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AJ55 UTR

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,151 mi
Last recorded95,151 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 95,151 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 95,143 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 85,872 miles

front brake discs heavily pitted on inner face

oil leak from sump

rear brake discs heavily pitted

Fail 15 Feb 2017 85,856 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam nsf dip beam not working (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working os no plate bulb not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (8.2.2)

coil spring broken nsr spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

coil spring broken osr spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

3 x exhaust heat shields insecure

front brake discs heavily pitted on inner face

oil leak from sump

rear brake discs heavily pitted

slight exhaust blow from pipe into rear box

Pass 7 Nov 2015 73,460 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine light on

slight oil leak (sump corroded)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 71,596 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 69,521 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 20 Sep 2012 64,881 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 59,610 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 54,601 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 54,601 miles

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 48,703 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 44,044 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 43,969 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 UTR is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UTR, 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 UTR registered?

AJ55 UTR is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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