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AU05 UKV

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,638 mi
Last recorded69,638 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 UKV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2015 69,638 miles

rear exhaust box clamp corroed

Fail 20 Jan 2014 129,815 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 58,880 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 52,312 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 52,312 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 48,653 miles

Oil leak

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

covers under car preventing full inspection off some components

Pass 23 Sep 2010 41,693 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)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 38,344 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 38,344 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 33,142 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 30,788 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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AU05 UKV is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AU05 UKV, 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 AU05 UKV registered?

AU05 UKV is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is AU05 UKV safe to buy?

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