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AV05 EBK

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,380 mi
Last recorded101,380 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 EBK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2015 101,380 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 99,883 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 96,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 96,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 91,491 miles

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

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

n/s/r bumper scraped

o/s/r light steamed up

oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2010 80,079 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 69,192 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 69,192 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 63,490 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 57,145 miles

Nearside headlamp aim is on lower and far right limits

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brakes rise with a difference of 18%

Pass 27 Feb 2008 57,145 miles

Nearside headlamp aim is on lower and far right limits

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brakes rise with a difference of 18%

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 EBK 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 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 AV05 EBK, 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 EBK registered?

AV05 EBK is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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