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V8 TRO

2005 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,221 mi
Last recorded53,221 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 TRO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 53,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has cuts to tread

Fail 4 Apr 2018 53,221 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting rivet missing Drop-link (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting rivet missing Drop-link (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has cuts to tread

Pass 4 Apr 2017 50,346 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 47,480 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has light sidewall damage

item removed from driver view

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2015 43,194 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 38,056 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 34,206 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 30,501 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 30,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 26,746 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 23,133 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 1 Apr 2009 13,586 miles

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

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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V8 TRO is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Silver 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 V8 TRO, 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 V8 TRO registered?

V8 TRO is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is V8 TRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 TRO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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