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LX55 ZZJ

2005 Mazda RX-8 231 Ps

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,085 mi
Last recorded77,085 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 ZZJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8 231 Ps
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2013 77,085 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 77,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 68,584 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 8 Sep 2012 68,584 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Engine management light on

Slight bind on offside rear wheel

Pass 27 Aug 2011 65,618 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 57,195 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 43,439 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 43,084 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 27,070 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 27,070 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8 231 Ps?

Based on 342 MOT tests across 135 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
2,806
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
135
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
Anti-roll bar linkage fractured 8
brake disc excessively pitted 4
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 3
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LX55 ZZJ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 231 Ps in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

The most common reason a Mazda RX-8 231 Ps fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX55 ZZJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX-8 231 Ps typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Mazda RX-8 231 Ps is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LX55 ZZJ registered?

LX55 ZZJ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 231 Ps, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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