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HJ55 WMY

2005 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,557 mi
Last recorded91,557 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 91,557 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 84,853 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 84,489 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre small cut outer sidewall

Pass 25 Aug 2015 78,307 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)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2014 70,861 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 63,551 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 56,659 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 56,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

headlight levelling device defective

Pass 2 Aug 2011 52,358 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 46,391 miles

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

front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 6 Aug 2009 40,406 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 29,234 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 29,231 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 WMY is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 WMY, 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 WMY registered?

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

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