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AY55 ZPT

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,063 mi
Last recorded69,063 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 ZPT
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 69,063 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 69,063 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 61,390 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 53,941 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 2 Dec 2014 53,856 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Dec 2013 49,065 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 45,006 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 42,487 miles

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

both front & rear discs rusty

Pass 21 Mar 2011 42,487 miles

both front & rear discs rusty

Pass 7 Sep 2010 42,487 miles

cant see all brake pads

o/s/r light cluster condensated

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2009 33,636 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 21,394 miles

both front tyres getting low

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 ZPT is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AY55 ZPT, 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 ZPT registered?

AY55 ZPT is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 13 September 2005.

Is AY55 ZPT safe to buy?

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