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AY55 ZRA

2005 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

18,033 mi
Last recorded18,033 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 ZRA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 18,033 miles

damage to nearside front tyre outter sidewall

Fail 2 Oct 2012 18,033 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to nearside front tyre outter sidewall

Pass 16 Sep 2011 15,099 miles

Both N/S & O/S/F Tyres damaged on outer wall

Front wipers worn but still clearing screen sufficently

Pass 11 Oct 2010 13,122 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 13,122 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 11,772 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 11,772 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 8,828 miles

nearside front wheel and tyre damaged

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
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AY55 ZRA is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZRA, 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 ZRA registered?

AY55 ZRA is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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