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AO05 YKA

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,321 mi
Last recorded80,321 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 YKA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 16 Nov 2016 80,321 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 74,072 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 61,622 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 61,566 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 54,222 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlamp levelling light illuminated

Pass 20 Apr 2012 43,706 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 40,467 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 38,536 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 34,838 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 25,514 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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AO05 YKA is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AO05 YKA, 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 AO05 YKA registered?

AO05 YKA is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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