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AU55 PZW

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,375 mi
Last recorded75,375 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 PZW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 75,375 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 69,427 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 65,688 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 65,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 60,071 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 56,787 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)

n/s and o/s front and rear brake discs pitted and rusty

n/s and o/s front tyres cracking

Pass 26 Nov 2011 48,047 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 43,341 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 36,343 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 25,361 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 25,361 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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AU55 PZW 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 81.8%.

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 AU55 PZW, 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 AU55 PZW registered?

AU55 PZW is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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