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AK05 MWA

2005 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,406 mi
Last recorded84,406 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 MWA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2015 84,406 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 74,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 70,737 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 63,301 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 14 Apr 2011 53,489 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2010 42,505 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 42,505 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 32,506 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 23,052 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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AK05 MWA is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AK05 MWA, 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 AK05 MWA registered?

AK05 MWA is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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