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HV55 TVK

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

48,535 mi
Last recorded48,535 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 TVK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 48,535 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 48,139 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil lamp on

various areas under vehicle coated with underseal

Fail 13 Mar 2023 48,136 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

various areas under vehicle coated with underseal

Pass 28 Apr 2021 46,794 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 46,789 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 46,088 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 45,006 miles

Offside Front Lower shock absorber bolt nylock nut at edge of bolt thread

under trays vfitted

Fail 10 Dec 2018 45,004 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached front arm rear bush securing bolt slack (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower shock absorber bolt nylock nut at edge of bolt thread

under trays vfitted

Pass 8 Dec 2015 41,981 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 41,709 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 39,336 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 38,649 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 38,649 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 36,402 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 34,429 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 34,429 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 28,822 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 28,822 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 23,390 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)

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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HV55 TVK is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TVK, 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 TVK registered?

HV55 TVK is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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