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2005 MAZDA RX-8
General Information
- Registration AF05RTZ
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model RX-8
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1308cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 16 Jun 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 53,520 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Power steering malfunctioning heavy turning to the right (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
15 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 53,343 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- all discs corroded
- Rear exhaust clamp separated as a result of corrosion but exhaust secure
18 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 53,286 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
1 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 53,284 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
9 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 52,817 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear tyres flat but no sign of puncture
- both rear tyres slightly perished and cut
- all discs corroded
8 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 52,817 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear tyres flat but no sign of puncture
- all discs corroded
- both rear tyres slightly perished and cut
4 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 52,285 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2017 16 Jun 202627 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 51,625 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2016 16 Jun 202617 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 50,941 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2015 16 Jun 202615 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 50,307 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2014 16 Jun 202615 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 49,794 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2013 16 Jun 20261 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 49,458 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
26 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 43,313 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2011 16 Jun 202626 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 43,313 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
27 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 33,358 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2010 16 Jun 202627 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 33,358 MI
16 Jun 202628 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 27,483 MI
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AF05RTZ was registered on 2005-03-01
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