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AO55 ZGB

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

91,417 mi
Last recorded91,417 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 91,417 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 91,280 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front, centre and rear inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 91,151 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 90,854 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 90,567 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 89,190 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 88,126 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Jul 2018 88,028 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jul 2017 87,271 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 87,271 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear outer sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 86,626 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 84,972 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 82,549 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 76,485 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 72,792 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 69,142 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 69,142 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 61,394 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 61,394 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 55,457 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)

possible power steering fault

Pass 11 Dec 2008 44,217 miles

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

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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AO55 ZGB is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ZGB, 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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AO55 ZGB is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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