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AV55 PVX

2005 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,985 mi
Last recorded118,985 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 118,985 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

near side rear tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

off and near side front headlamp dip beam aim/image weak.

off and near side front headlamps cleaning device inoperative.

off and near side rear brake discs show corrosion.

off and near side rear brakes are slightly binding on.

off and near side rear outer brake pads appear to be worn thin.

off side front screen washer jets weak.

off side rear tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

rear anti-roll bar near side link arm ball joint boot split.

rear anti-roll bar off side link arm ball joint boot split.

Fail 18 Aug 2018 118,599 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

near side rear tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

off and near side front headlamp dip beam aim/image weak.

off and near side front headlamps cleaning device inoperative.

off and near side rear brake discs show corrosion.

off and near side rear brakes are slightly binding on.

off and near side rear outer brake pads appear to be worn thin.

off side front screen washer jets weak.

off side front tyre perished/cracked.

off side rear tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

rear anti-roll bar near side link arm ball joint boot split.

rear anti-roll bar off side link arm ball joint boot split.

Pass 15 Aug 2017 116,551 miles

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)

both sides front worn on outside edges

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Fail 8 Aug 2017 116,402 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance very dim (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

both sides front worn on outside edges

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Aug 2016 108,155 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Sep 2015 96,296 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 96,296 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 84,837 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2013 74,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Oct 2013 74,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Oct 2012 62,101 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 49,842 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 36,242 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 23 Oct 2010 36,240 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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 27 Oct 2009 26,852 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 22,064 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 PVX is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PVX, 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 PVX registered?

AV55 PVX is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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