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AX05 UHP

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

68,464 mi
Last recorded68,464 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 UHP
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 68,464 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 56,442 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 51,196 miles

Nearside Rear light unit full of water

Offside Rear light lense inside wet

Rear brake discs in poor condition

engine management light on

engine sump leaking oil

Fail 17 Jun 2016 51,193 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint end link broken (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear light unit full of water

Offside Rear light lense inside wet

Rear brake discs in poor condition

engine management light on

engine sump leaking oil

Pass 19 Jun 2015 49,659 miles

all brake discs in poor condition

Fail 18 Jun 2015 49,651 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

all brake discs in poor condition

Pass 24 Apr 2014 48,726 miles

front tyres worn on edges

front brake discs in poor condition badly worn on inside

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear tyres on limit

Pass 28 May 2013 40,018 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 40,018 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 12 May 2012 36,506 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 31,264 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 28,799 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)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 24,172 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jul 2008 18,821 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 18,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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AX05 UHP is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AX05 UHP, 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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AX05 UHP is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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