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AJ55 UTU

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

28,976 mi
Last recorded28,976 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 UTU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 28,976 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 28,274 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2016 28,268 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2015 27,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2014 26,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs pitted

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

rear discs pitted

Pass 18 Feb 2014 26,265 miles

front discs pitted

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

rear discs pitted

Pass 26 Feb 2013 24,555 miles

slight corrosion front discs

some wear front tyre inner edges

Pass 27 Feb 2012 21,486 miles

front tyres perished slightly

Pass 25 Feb 2011 16,763 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 13,532 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 13,129 miles

tread feathering on front tyres

Fail 26 Nov 2009 13,129 miles

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

tread feathering on front tyres

Pass 21 Nov 2008 12,076 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 UTU is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UTU, 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 UTU registered?

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

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