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HV55 TVX

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,215 mi
Last recorded39,215 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 TVX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 39,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing & is over 10 years old (2013) 225/45R18 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing & is over 10 years old (2011) 225/45R18 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 39,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing & is over 10 years old (2013) 225/45R18 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing & is over 10 years old (2011) 225/45R18 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 38,189 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

drivers seat adjustment button broken but still works

only just passed emissions test

Fail 26 Jan 2022 38,189 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

drivers seat adjustment button broken but still works

only just passed emissions test

Pass 5 Jan 2021 37,017 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

drivers seat fore and aft adjustment button broken but still works

emissions failed first time only just passed on second test

Pass 28 Jan 2020 35,548 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Not a clear visual - Advise brake check (Bothsides) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Not a clear visual - Advise brake check (Bothsides) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 35,548 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended O/S/F seat belt plugged into O/S/R and wont release - Driver has no seat belt (7.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Not a clear visual - Advise brake check (Bothsides) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Not a clear visual - Advise brake check (Bothsides) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 34,676 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 33,826 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 32,322 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil urgent (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 30,279 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 28,993 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 28,993 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 26,483 miles

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

front tyres perished & worn inner edges

Fail 30 Oct 2013 26,480 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front tyres perished & worn inner edges

Pass 26 Oct 2012 23,110 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 25,179 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 15,121 miles

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

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)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 12,074 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 9,414 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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HV55 TVX 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 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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