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HV55 LDZ

2005 Mazda RX-8

Green Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

50,463 mi
Last recorded50,463 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 LDZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 50,463 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 50,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 46,836 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 46,827 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 44,140 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 44,132 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 41,995 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 41,995 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 34,534 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2008 19,461 miles

offside front tyre has a nail stuck in its tread

offside wing mirror in very poor condition

Fail 2 Oct 2008 19,461 miles

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

offside front tyre has a nail stuck in its tread

offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit

offside wing mirror in very poor condition

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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HV55 LDZ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Green with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 HV55 LDZ, 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 HV55 LDZ registered?

HV55 LDZ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is HV55 LDZ safe to buy?

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