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AV05 ECC

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,076 mi
Last recorded74,076 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 74,076 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 71,168 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 66,900 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)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 59,408 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Aug 2009 53,366 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 47,450 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 47,443 miles

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

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

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

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

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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AV05 ECC is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ECC, 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 ECC registered?

AV05 ECC is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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