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AU54 OYA

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

43,060 mi
Last recorded43,060 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 OYA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 43,060 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 43,060 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 42,331 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

n/s inner and outter sill slightly corroded

o/s inner and outter sill slightly corroded

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2013 40,227 miles

1/ rear brake pads becoming worn 2/ both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Mar 2012 32,819 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 28,620 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 22,222 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 25 Mar 2011 22,222 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 15 Mar 2010 22,843 miles

both front tyres cracking all over treads

Pass 31 Mar 2009 17,669 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 12,466 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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AU54 OYA is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue 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 AU54 OYA, 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 AU54 OYA registered?

AU54 OYA is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 21 January 2005.

Is AU54 OYA safe to buy?

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