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AV05 ECT

2005 Mazda RX-8

Green Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,109 mi
Last recorded54,109 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 ECT
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 54,109 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front headlight slightly misty

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear driveshaft corroded

Rear sub frame mounts slightly corroded

Rear trailing arms corroded

tank straps corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2017 51,672 miles

Nearside Rear damaged sill

exhaust heat shields insecure

rear exhaust clamp is corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2015 51,527 miles

Both front tyres perished, cracks and splits in sidewalls

Exhaust heat shields insecure

Nearside rear sill damaged

Rear exhaust clamp in very poor condition

Fail 13 Oct 2015 51,527 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres perished, cracks and splits in sidewalls

Exhaust heat shields insecure

Nearside rear sill damaged

Rear exhaust clamp in very poor condition

Pass 18 Dec 2013 47,555 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2013 45,866 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 40,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2012 40,601 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2011 36,178 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 33,491 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 27,102 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 27,102 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 23,373 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 23,373 miles

Nearside Rear 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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AV05 ECT is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Green with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ECT, 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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AV05 ECT is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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