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AO55 ODU

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,821 mi
Last recorded33,821 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 ODU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2013 33,821 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 31,556 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 29,442 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 23,625 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 6 Oct 2009 18,431 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 18,431 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 14,096 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 ODU is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ODU, 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 ODU registered?

AO55 ODU is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 10 October 2005.

Is AO55 ODU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO55 ODU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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