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AP55 AKO

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

97,994 mi
Last recorded97,994 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 AKO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 97,994 miles

headlights deteriorated

nearside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2018 90,610 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 90,606 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle @ 38 %. there is oil on the disc (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety Engine Oil Cooler pipework (8.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 90,590 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 85,089 miles

Damage to windscreen but not in view of the road.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 85,089 miles

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

Offside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Damage to windscreen but not in view of the road.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 68,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 68,319 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 51,204 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 51,203 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 39,610 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 36,163 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2013 36,163 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 31,083 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 25,845 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 25,845 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 21,274 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 17,484 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 14,285 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre

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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AP55 AKO is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AP55 AKO, 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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AP55 AKO is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 19 November 2005.

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