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KG55 VTW

2005 Mazda RX8

Green Diesel 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,320 mi
Last recorded121,320 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX844,874 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG55 VTW
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 121,320 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 121,320 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 118,179 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 114,865 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 110,338 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 101,642 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 Front 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 8 Sep 2009 79,105 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 79,109 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Mazda RX8?

Based on 3,515 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,795
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 183
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 87
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 70
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KG55 VTW is a 2005 Mazda RX8 in Green with a 2,616cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Mazda RX8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 44,874 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 RX8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KG55 VTW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Mazda RX8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KG55 VTW registered?

KG55 VTW is a 2005 Mazda RX8, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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