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SV05 KZF

2005 Mazda RX8

Blue Petrol 2626cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,647 mi
Last recorded77,647 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX844,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 KZF
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,626cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 77,647 miles

Offside Front heavy wear osf inner tyre

Fail 25 Mar 2016 77,634 miles

Front front brake application uneven discs in poor condition (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear front brake application uneven discs damaged nsr (scored) (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front heavy wear osf inner tyre

front bumper insecure

Pass 31 Oct 2014 58,315 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 58,315 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 48,852 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 24 Aug 2012 44,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 22 Mar 2011 38,832 miles

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 38,825 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 35,104 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 31,996 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 31,995 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 25,896 miles

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

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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SV05 KZF is a 2005 Mazda RX8 in Blue with a 2,626cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SV05 KZF, 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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SV05 KZF is a 2005 Mazda RX8, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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