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HJ55 OTT

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

33,813 mi
Last recorded33,813 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 OTT
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 33,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 33,765 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 33,653 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Aug 2016 33,635 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 32,680 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 32,674 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 30,776 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 28,086 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 26,300 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 23,584 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 20,698 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 17,761 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 15,550 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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HJ55 OTT is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HJ55 OTT, 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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HJ55 OTT is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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