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AV05 BYR

2005 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

87,603 mi
Last recorded87,603 miles
Recorded on8 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 BYR
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2021 87,603 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 87,307 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 83,487 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 79,628 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 79,616 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 73,584 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 67,090 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 60,589 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 58,367 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 54,793 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 50,147 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 45,313 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 Dec 2009 25,559 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 6,885 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 5,597 miles

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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AV05 BYR is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AV05 BYR, 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 AV05 BYR registered?

AV05 BYR is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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