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AO54 YST

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,486 mi
Last recorded70,486 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 YST
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 70,486 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 70,486 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2013 62,616 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 53,674 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlight levelling warning light on

Pass 6 Jan 2011 45,311 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 45,252 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 35,111 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 23,484 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 21,795 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 21,795 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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AO54 YST is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AO54 YST, 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 AO54 YST registered?

AO54 YST is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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