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AK05 VGC

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

45,207 mi
Last recorded45,207 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2012
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 VGC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2012 45,207 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 45,207 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 May 2011 41,308 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2011 41,308 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 33,688 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 33,688 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 6 May 2009 26,110 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 20,682 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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
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AK05 VGC is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue 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 AK05 VGC, 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 VGC registered?

AK05 VGC is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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