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AU55 LHL

2005 Mazda RX8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,727 mi
Last recorded68,727 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX844,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 LHL
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 68,727 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 66,851 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 64,176 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 64,176 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 60,759 miles

uneven wear on front tyres

Pass 27 Aug 2010 45,455 miles

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

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 28 Jan 2010 35,400 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 32,504 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 32,503 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 25,490 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda RX8?

Based on 3,515 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,795
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 183
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 87
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 70
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AU55 LHL is a 2005 Mazda RX8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Mazda RX8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 44,874 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda RX8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU55 LHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Mazda RX8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU55 LHL is a 2005 Mazda RX8, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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