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AK05 VMZ

2005 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,905 mi
Last recorded25,905 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 VMZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 25,905 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 22,854 miles

Both rear brakes have slight binding.

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 29 Jun 2016 22,854 miles

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

Both rear brakes have slight binding.

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 21 Jul 2015 21,717 miles

NS windscreen wiper has split blade.

Pass 23 Jul 2014 20,196 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2014 20,195 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside front Anti-roll bar linkage broken.

Offside front brake disc inner face rusty.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2013 17,990 miles

osf brake disc pitted in inner face

Fail 29 Jul 2013 17,986 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

nsr brake slight binding

osf inner face of brake discs is rusty

Pass 30 Jul 2012 17,054 miles

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

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)

nsf and both rear brakes sticking on

odours from air conditioning system !!

Fail 23 Jul 2012 17,054 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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)

nsf and both rear brakes sticking on

odours from air conditioning system !!

Pass 25 Jul 2011 15,042 miles

osf brake disc rusty surface (inner)

osf tyre worn on inner edge and castlating

Pass 22 Jul 2010 14,108 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 14,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 12,159 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 10,130 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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AK05 VMZ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VMZ, 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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AK05 VMZ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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