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AV55 PVZ

2005 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

98,017 mi
Last recorded98,017 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 98,017 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 98,017 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 97,243 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 94,747 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 92,933 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 88,787 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 83,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 77,143 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 71,448 miles

Both headlamp lenses are cloudy

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (3.5.1g)

Front exhaust heat shield is loose

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 68,707 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2016 68,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2015 59,283 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 50,152 miles

Both Front brake discs are slightly worn

Pass 18 Feb 2013 42,655 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 40,548 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 40,547 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)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 34,532 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 25,294 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 19,105 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 PVZ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PVZ, 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 PVZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for AV55 PVZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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