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HT54 KLZ

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,483 mi
Last recorded65,483 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT54 KLZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2013 65,483 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 65,481 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 59,554 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 54,265 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 45,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres on legal minimum (1.6 mm)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 38,172 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 37,859 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 27,525 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 27,525 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.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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HT54 KLZ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HT54 KLZ, 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 HT54 KLZ registered?

HT54 KLZ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is HT54 KLZ safe to buy?

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