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AO55 KGU

2005 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,211 mi
Last recorded77,211 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 77,211 miles

Front brake pads due for change

clutch due for change

Pass 9 Jun 2015 74,461 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 74,461 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 68,151 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 66,905 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 66,905 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 51,173 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 50,901 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 38,083 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 33,262 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 28,429 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)

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)

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

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 KGU is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AO55 KGU, 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 KGU registered?

AO55 KGU is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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