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AV05 OPN

2005 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,866 mi
Last recorded64,866 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2014 64,866 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak from sump.

Pass 12 Jun 2013 56,905 miles

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

centre stop lamp inop

Pass 12 Jun 2012 49,080 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 40,459 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 16 Jun 2010 31,493 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2009 21,597 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Fail 20 May 2009 21,597 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 21,385 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 21,161 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

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 OPN 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 88.9%.

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 OPN, 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 OPN registered?

AV05 OPN is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 15 April 2005.

Is AV05 OPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 OPN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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