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AU55 RBZ

2005 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,219 mi
Last recorded72,219 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 RBZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 72,219 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 68,702 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 64,337 miles

o/s/r lamp has about 1/2 an inch of water in bottom

surface of underside off car has alittle surface corrosion

was very close to failing emmisions fuel smells stale on fuel cap check

Pass 20 Nov 2012 64,230 miles

front number plate has a tempory fixing advise permanent repair

Pass 1 Nov 2011 59,187 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 51,175 miles

Steering noisy in operation

Fail 15 Nov 2010 51,175 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Steering noisy in operation

Fail 25 Oct 2010 51,145 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front wheel spokes damaged but appear serviceable.

Steering rack noisy in operation but not stiff or binding.

Pass 20 Aug 2009 43,464 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 34,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side rear and off side front tyres down to 2mm of tread

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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AU55 RBZ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Silver 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 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 RBZ, 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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AU55 RBZ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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