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HK55 JDF

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,186 mi
Last recorded71,186 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 JDF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 71,186 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 71,148 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Electronic stability system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake discs in poor condition on inner faces

Pass 6 Nov 2015 70,293 miles

Engine management light on dash

Rear brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2015 70,270 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine management light on dash

Rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2014 64,163 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 57,005 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)

front pads look low

Fail 7 Nov 2013 57,005 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

front pads look low

Pass 2 Oct 2012 44,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2012 44,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2011 39,753 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

both rear tail lamps condensation on iner lens

Pass 21 Dec 2010 33,089 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 26,805 miles

front pads appear low!

n/s/r tyre 3.0 mm

Pass 22 Dec 2008 20,860 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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HK55 JDF is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HK55 JDF, 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 HK55 JDF registered?

HK55 JDF is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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