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AGZ 5246

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

53,529 mi
Last recorded53,529 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGZ 5246
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 53,529 miles

Both Rear Shock Absorbers Corroded.

Exhaust Emissions Only Just Met.

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine / Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 53,446 miles

Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Hole present (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Both shocks corroded

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 51,960 miles

Rear jacking points corroded

Rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2024 51,960 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear jacking points corroded

Rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2023 49,518 miles

jacking sills corroded genral underbody sill corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2022 47,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 45,503 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 43,977 miles

general corrosion to underside

Pass 2 Aug 2019 41,301 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 35,782 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 35,267 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 35,246 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 35,241 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 35,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 30,614 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 29,476 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 28,163 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 26,478 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 24,455 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 24,048 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AGZ 5246 is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AGZ 5246, 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 AGZ 5246 registered?

AGZ 5246 is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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