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AO55 KGP

2005 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

21,305 mi
Last recorded21,305 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 KGP
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 21,305 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 21,305 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 19,705 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2012 18,165 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2011 16,815 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 14,953 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 12,725 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 11,011 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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AO55 KGP is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AO55 KGP, 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 AO55 KGP registered?

AO55 KGP is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 October 2005.

Is AO55 KGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO55 KGP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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