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AJ55 PGO

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

70,890 mi
Last recorded70,890 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 PGO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 70,890 miles

General underbody surface corrosion

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all around (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 70,067 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 68,824 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 67,932 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 67,186 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 66,438 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides at front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides at front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Coil spring corroded both sides at front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides at rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded both sides at rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 65,689 miles

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 65,689 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 64,283 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 60,221 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 60,210 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 52,450 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

items removed from drivers view

nail in nearside rear tyre

oil leak

oil leak from diff

Fail 18 Mar 2016 52,450 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

items removed from drivers view

nail in nearside rear tyre

oil leak

oil leak from diff

Pass 3 Mar 2015 48,659 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2015 48,640 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2013 43,798 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 39,956 miles

Nearside Rear 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 12 Dec 2011 36,315 miles

rearbrake discs corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2010 29,079 miles

advise that the handbrake travel is high

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 25,023 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 19,800 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 19,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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AJ55 PGO is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AJ55 PGO, 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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AJ55 PGO is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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