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AV05 MVM

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,269 mi
Last recorded99,269 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 99,269 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 89,823 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 86,632 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 82,879 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 79,558 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 76,073 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 8 Apr 2013 76,073 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

radiator light on

Fail 5 Apr 2012 73,154 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 5 Apr 2012 73,154 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 1 Apr 2011 68,941 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 64,586 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 55,137 miles

ADVISE ON TRACKING CHECK / ADJUST DUE TO TYRE WEAR

BOTH HAND BRAKE CABLE PIVOT POINTS ON REAR CALIPERS DRY OF GREASE OR LUBE / POSS BECOMING SEIZED OR STARTING TO STICK SLIGHTLY / ATTENTION REQUIRED

Fail 30 Jul 2009 55,137 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

ADVISE ON TRACKING CHECK / ADJUST DUE TO TYRE WEAR

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES / BALD / LOSS OF TREAD PATTERN / ADVISE TO REPLACE

BOTH HAND BRAKE CABLE PIVOT POINTS ON REAR CALIPERS DRY OF GREASE OR LUBE / POSS BECOMING SEIZED OR STARTING TO STICK SLIGHTLY / ATTENTION REQUIRED

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SLIGHT FRONT BRAKE UNBALANCE DEVELOPING

SLIGHT UNBALANCE ON REAR BRAKES / SLIGHT FLUCTUATION DEVELOPING

Pass 5 Aug 2008 30,439 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 29,193 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 MVM is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MVM, 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 MVM is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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