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FV55 AVZ

2005 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,977 mi
Last recorded93,977 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 AVZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 93,977 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2023 90,116 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 83,078 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 80,255 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 79,006 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 76,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 74,880 miles

Brake Test Metre used due to low suspension

Pass 31 May 2016 73,766 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT ON INSIDE EDGES AND PERISHED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 May 2016 73,766 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT ON INSIDE EDGES AND PERISHED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 May 2015 71,168 miles

MIL on

both front tyres perished and cracking between tread

Pass 29 Apr 2014 69,225 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 67,030 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 67,030 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 60,510 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 60,500 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 51,380 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)

cut to n/s/f tyre but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 19 Nov 2009 41,903 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 29,960 miles

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

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

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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FV55 AVZ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FV55 AVZ, 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 FV55 AVZ registered?

FV55 AVZ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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