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AU05 YXL

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2016
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,006 mi
Last recorded39,006 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 YXL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 12 Jan 2015 39,006 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 30,723 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 25,528 miles

Air bag light active during test

Pass 1 Mar 2011 19,574 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 12,003 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 9,211 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 8,175 miles

Small cut in nearside rear tyre wall.

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 YXL is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YXL, 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 YXL registered?

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

Is AU05 YXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 YXL shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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