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AJ55 UTP

2005 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

46,379 mi
Last recorded46,379 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 UTP
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2012 46,379 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 40,129 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 36,460 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 36,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear pads worn low

Pass 24 Nov 2009 30,290 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2009 30,286 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 24,511 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 24,450 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.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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AJ55 UTP is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UTP, 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 AJ55 UTP registered?

AJ55 UTP is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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