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HJ55 PXF

2005 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

56,457 mi
Last recorded56,457 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 56,457 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 May 2020 56,411 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded within 30cm of suspension anchorage (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded within 30cm of suspension anchorage (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 55,360 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Sep 2016 47,699 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 47,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 38,978 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. 225/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear light lens has condensation

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 38,978 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. 225/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear light lens has condensation

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 32,972 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 32,972 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 30,750 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 30,750 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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 21 Aug 2012 28,782 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 28,782 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 26,282 miles

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 17 Aug 2010 23,935 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 20,278 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 20,277 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 15,068 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 15,042 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)

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)

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 PXF is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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