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AV55 CYC

2005 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,387 mi
Last recorded79,387 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 CYC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 79,387 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 26 Apr 2025 79,285 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brakes squeak

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 27 Apr 2024 78,518 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brakes noisy in operation

underside of vehicle under-sealed

Pass 28 Apr 2023 75,215 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inner edge very close to legal tread depth 225-45-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inner edge very close to legal tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

underside undersealed

Pass 26 Apr 2022 70,628 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 64,998 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 64,977 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired offside front lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal the whole and surface rust (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 62,922 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres damaged treads

Fail 19 Dec 2020 62,903 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres damaged treads

Pass 20 Jun 2019 54,698 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 52,275 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 49,267 miles

Nearside Rear 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 12 Apr 2016 46,820 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 46,820 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 42,167 miles

both front tyre side walls showing signs of cracking

Fail 24 Mar 2015 42,160 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Electronic stability system switch insecure (3.4.5)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyre side walls showing signs of cracking

Pass 13 Mar 2014 38,663 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 34,580 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 34,580 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 30,156 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 30,156 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear 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 24 Mar 2011 26,166 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 21,690 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 13,730 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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AV55 CYC is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV55 CYC, 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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AV55 CYC is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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