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HJ55 PXO

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

45,035 mi
Last recorded45,035 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 PXO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2024 45,035 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 42,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 40,378 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 40,377 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 38,020 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 35,375 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 35,374 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 31,659 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear light unit is filled with water

Fail 1 Oct 2019 31,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear light unit is filled with water

Pass 5 Oct 2018 28,287 miles

Exhaust system rattle, possible broken baffle/Cat

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, Inner edge low/bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, Inner edge low/bald (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 28,287 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust system rattle, possible broken baffle/Cat

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, Inner edge low/bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, Inner edge low/bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 26,159 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 24,311 miles

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Pass 12 Oct 2015 22,945 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 21,382 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 20,071 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 18,367 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 16,910 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 16,889 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 14,586 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)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 14,580 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 12,026 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)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 9,256 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 PXO is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 PXO, 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 PXO registered?

HJ55 PXO is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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