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HV05 AOG

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,887 mi
Last recorded140,887 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 AOG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 140,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2021 140,887 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2020 124,989 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 108,386 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 108,386 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill,inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill,inner arch,floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 104,216 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 97,970 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 92,293 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 92,293 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 89,226 miles

rear tyres low

Fail 19 Feb 2015 89,083 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear tyres low

Pass 28 Feb 2014 84,803 miles

inner front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 2 Mar 2013 77,943 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2012 71,451 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 62,866 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 62,857 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 53,994 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 42,439 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 32,937 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 32,937 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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HV05 AOG is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HV05 AOG, 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 HV05 AOG registered?

HV05 AOG is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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