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AM55 CEM

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,789 mi
Last recorded74,789 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM55 CEM
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2013 74,789 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 74,780 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 67,007 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 65,545 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 60,439 miles

coolant light on dash

rear exhaust silencer corroaded

Pass 14 Oct 2009 50,356 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 9 Sep 2008 38,120 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AM55 CEM is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AM55 CEM, 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 AM55 CEM registered?

AM55 CEM is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is AM55 CEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM55 CEM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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