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AV05 EBL

2005 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,203 mi
Last recorded48,203 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 EBL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 48,203 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 42,099 miles

cut in n/s/r tyre not deep enouth to reach cords

Fail 7 Sep 2012 39,844 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 39,844 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 36,161 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 31,401 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 31,401 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 27,117 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside front tyre is worn on inner edge.(Advise early replacement.)

Offside front tyre is worn on inner edge.(ADVISE VERY EARLY REPLACEMENT.)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 22,756 miles

Front tyres are on legal limit.(Worn on inner edges.ADVISE VERY EARLY REPLACEMENT.)

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 EBL is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AV05 EBL, 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 EBL registered?

AV05 EBL is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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