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AV55 PVW

2005 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

51,078 mi
Last recorded51,078 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 51,078 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 49,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 49,195 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 48,592 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 48,211 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 47,773 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 47,189 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 46,725 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 45,957 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 45,354 miles

Exhaust noisey

Offside and nearside front brake discs pitted.

Pass 26 Aug 2011 38,197 miles

High level brake lamp not working

Pass 21 Dec 2010 35,128 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 35,128 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 30,979 miles

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

nearside rear brake squealing slightly

Pass 30 Dec 2008 26,078 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
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AV55 PVW is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 PVW, 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 PVW registered?

AV55 PVW is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is AV55 PVW safe to buy?

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