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ASZ 899

2005 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

71,512 mi
Last recorded71,512 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationASZ 899
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 71,512 miles

subframes corroded, suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2024 65,148 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 65,148 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 64,258 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 63,621 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 62,110 miles

Tyre slightly damaged both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 62,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 61,408 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and badly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and badly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 21 Oct 2019 60,856 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 60,854 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 60,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 58,100 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 58,091 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 17 Oct 2016 55,175 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 52,732 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 49,178 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing thin (note...unable to clearly see inner brake pad thickness)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 44,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 35,346 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 34,399 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 34,399 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 33,118 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 31,726 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 29,162 miles

both front tyres severely worn on inner edges and are very close to the legal limit

nearside rear tyre has a cut which is deep enough to reach the chords but not in excess of the size requirements at time of test

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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ASZ 899 is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 ASZ 899, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ASZ 899 registered?

ASZ 899 is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is ASZ 899 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ASZ 899 shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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