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AY55 ZPN

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,196 mi
Last recorded39,196 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 ZPN
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 39,196 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 36,560 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 36,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 23,711 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 18,815 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 18,814 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 14,744 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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AY55 ZPN is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AY55 ZPN, 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 AY55 ZPN registered?

AY55 ZPN is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is AY55 ZPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY55 ZPN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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