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MC05 ZYZ

2005 Mazda RX8

Blue Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,487 mi
Last recorded67,487 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX844,874 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC05 ZYZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 67,487 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 67,487 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 65,055 miles

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

exhaust becoming corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2016 65,030 miles

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

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

exhaust becoming corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2015 57,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2015 57,386 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2014 54,249 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 50,619 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Engine management light on.

Nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit.

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

Rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 2 Sep 2013 50,619 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroded.

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Engine management light on.

Nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit.

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 47,224 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 47,224 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 47,069 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 36,045 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 36,045 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 25,104 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 18,889 miles

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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MC05 ZYZ is a 2005 Mazda RX8 in Blue with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MC05 ZYZ, 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 MC05 ZYZ registered?

MC05 ZYZ is a 2005 Mazda RX8, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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