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AY54 NEO

2005 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

38,055 mi
Last recorded38,055 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 NEO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 38,055 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 38,050 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 38,034 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.70% (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/18 (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside very close to limit (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has cracks in tyre 225/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 33,199 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 32,663 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking bridgestone 225/45r18 95y

Pass 31 Mar 2014 32,116 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

coolant warning light on

Pass 2 Apr 2013 31,694 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

child seat fiited n/s rear at time of test

Pass 3 Apr 2012 31,146 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Mar 2012 31,135 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Mar 2011 30,211 miles

Front brake disc`s pitted

N/S/F Tyre has cuts in side wall

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

O/S/F Tyre has cuts in side wall

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

Rear brake disc`s pitted

Fail 30 Mar 2011 30,211 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc`s pitted

N/S/F Tyre has cuts in side wall

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

O/S/F Tyre has cuts in side wall

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

Rear brake disc`s pitted

Pass 11 Feb 2010 28,353 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 23,345 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 23,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 19,521 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 19,521 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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AY54 NEO 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 AY54 NEO, 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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AY54 NEO is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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