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HJ55 OUA

2005 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,637 mi
Last recorded36,637 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 OUA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 36,637 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 36,635 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

traction control light on

Pass 26 Oct 2012 35,319 miles

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

Rear exhaust clamp deteriated

Fail 26 Oct 2012 35,319 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear exhaust clamp deteriated

Pass 22 Oct 2011 32,848 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)

offside wioer small tear on end but still clearing screen

Pass 14 Oct 2010 26,789 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 22,412 miles

nearside wiper blade condition

Pass 23 Sep 2008 16,916 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 OUA 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 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 HJ55 OUA, 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 HJ55 OUA registered?

HJ55 OUA is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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