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AK55 XUR

2005 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,017 mi
Last recorded66,017 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 XUR
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2012 66,017 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 66,017 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 53,670 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2011 53,670 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 38,182 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 37,961 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 28,672 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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AK55 XUR is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AK55 XUR, 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 AK55 XUR registered?

AK55 XUR is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is AK55 XUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK55 XUR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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