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AJ55 UTS

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

18,562 mi
Last recorded18,562 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 UTS
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 18,562 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 18,144 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive suspected oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 17,903 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front wheel has restricted rotational movement

Pass 10 Sep 2021 17,771 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 17,764 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Park brake reading low

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 17,607 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 17,472 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 17,103 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 16,836 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 15,941 miles

Offside Front tyre has crack to outer wall not yet reaching ply.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres show uneven wear to inner edges.

Pass 10 Aug 2015 15,577 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres show uneven wear to inner edges (castellation)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 14,999 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 13,751 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 12,626 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 12,626 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 11,755 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 11,755 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 10,904 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 9,992 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 8,581 miles

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
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AJ55 UTS is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue 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 AJ55 UTS, 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 UTS registered?

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

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