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AO55 LKE

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

35,301 mi
Last recorded35,301 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 LKE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 35,301 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 34,812 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 34,343 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 33,200 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 30,389 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre has split but not to the cord

Pass 6 Jun 2011 25,335 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2010 21,452 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 21,452 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 17,306 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 13,398 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 LKE 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 90%.

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 LKE, 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 LKE registered?

AO55 LKE is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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