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AV55 CYH

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

62,353 mi
Last recorded62,353 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 CYH
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 62,353 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 10 Jul 2024 59,513 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

various corrosion throughout but not affecting the vehicle structural integrity

Pass 5 Nov 2022 58,262 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2021 53,810 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 53,804 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and upper boot is split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and upper boot is split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 53,156 miles

sills corroding and sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2019 53,146 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 53,140 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 49,998 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 48,977 miles

chassis rusty

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2017 48,977 miles

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

chassis rusty

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2016 48,546 miles

all brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2016 48,544 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

all brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2013 48,542 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 48,542 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 44,478 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 44,471 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 43,288 miles

o/s washer jet weak

Pass 4 May 2011 43,259 miles

N/S/F tyre on legal limit 1.6mm

O/S/F tyre 2mm.

Pass 6 Dec 2010 40,089 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 39,940 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 31,747 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 25,447 miles

N/S wiper blade split

Nearside 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
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AV55 CYH is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AV55 CYH, 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 AV55 CYH registered?

AV55 CYH is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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