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PF54 XLE

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,183 mi
Last recorded71,183 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF54 XLE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 71,183 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 65,872 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 60,825 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 56,054 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 53,729 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 44,926 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 44,926 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 38,222 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 35,569 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s handbrake doesnt pull as much as n/s

slight imbalance front brakes

Fail 3 Nov 2010 35,569 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s handbrake doesnt pull as much as n/s

slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 16 Jun 2009 31,802 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 25,951 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
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PF54 XLE is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PF54 XLE, 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 PF54 XLE registered?

PF54 XLE is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is PF54 XLE safe to buy?

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