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HJ55 PXZ

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,370 mi
Last recorded76,370 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 76,370 miles

advise front and rear cradles corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2021 76,365 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

advise front and rear cradles corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2018 70,962 miles

oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2018 70,850 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2017 67,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 60,728 miles

offside and nearside front inner discs worn

Fail 8 Mar 2016 60,723 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside and nearside front inner discs worn

Pass 26 Feb 2015 54,176 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)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 51,597 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 46,341 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 42,040 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 36,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 27,527 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 27,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre starting to crack

Pass 30 Sep 2008 21,843 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
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HJ55 PXZ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HJ55 PXZ, 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 PXZ registered?

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

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