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AV55 XVR

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,738 mi
Last recorded117,738 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2018 117,738 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 116,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OIL LEAK

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front number plate detorated

Fail 1 Sep 2017 116,685 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OIL LEAK

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front number plate detorated

Pass 16 Sep 2016 114,501 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE STARTED TO DETIORATE

Pass 14 Sep 2015 112,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 104,725 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 104,680 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 88,989 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front number plate slightly insucure.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OSR Drop link has a small ammount of play.

OSR Tyre has a nail in tread.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear anti roll bar bushes have a small ammount of play.

Rear exhaust clamp corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2013 88,862 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front number plate slightly insucure.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OSR Drop link has a small ammount of play.

OSR Tyre has a nail in tread.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear anti roll bar bushes have a small ammount of play.

Rear exhaust clamp corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2012 84,805 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 73,592 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 73,592 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 65,370 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 65,370 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 54,405 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 38,456 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 XVR is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XVR, 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 XVR registered?

AV55 XVR is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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