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PG05 VBC

2005 Mazda RX8

Grey Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

275,442 mi
Last recorded275,442 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX844,874 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG05 VBC
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 275,442 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 21 May 2019 27,542 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 19,084 miles

Rear tyre cracking.

Pass 7 Aug 2009 13,964 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 13,964 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 8,144 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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PG05 VBC is a 2005 Mazda RX8 in Grey with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PG05 VBC, 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 PG05 VBC registered?

PG05 VBC is a 2005 Mazda RX8, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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