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AF55 ZHU

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,475 mi
Last recorded50,475 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 ZHU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 50,475 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2013 48,955 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 48,094 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 43,992 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 38,614 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 38,345 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 26,295 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 26,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8?

Based on 304,386 MOT tests across 25,254 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
4,376
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
25,254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,515
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 8,979
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,531
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,088
Anti-roll bar linkage fractured 6,762
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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AF55 ZHU is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2005 Mazda RX-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 48,306 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda RX-8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF55 ZHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX-8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Mazda RX-8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AF55 ZHU registered?

AF55 ZHU is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is AF55 ZHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 ZHU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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