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AX54 KME

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,312 mi
Last recorded57,312 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 KME
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2013 57,312 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 55,275 miles

air bag light on

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 55,275 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 11 Apr 2011 51,430 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 43,915 miles

both front tyres age cracks in tread

Pass 3 Dec 2009 43,831 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 11 Nov 2008 35,624 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 35,624 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 34,007 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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AX54 KME is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 AX54 KME, 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 AX54 KME registered?

AX54 KME is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 22 January 2005.

Is AX54 KME safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX54 KME shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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