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AV55 CZL

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

37,015 mi
Last recorded37,015 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 CZL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 37,015 miles

Oil leak under vehicle.

Fail 18 Sep 2018 37,015 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Oil leak under vehicle.

Pass 29 Jun 2017 29,766 miles

both outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 22 Jul 2016 23,919 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 23,919 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 22,286 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 19,196 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 19,141 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Aug 2011 17,419 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 11,720 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 11,720 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 108,286 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 6,486 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 6,386 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 CZL is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CZL, 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 CZL registered?

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

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The MOT history for AV55 CZL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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