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2005 MAZDA RX-8
General Information
- Registration AV55CYC
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model RX-8
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2616cc
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- Expires 28 Apr 2027
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 79,387 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- underside of vehicle undersealed
26 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 79,285 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- underside of vehicle undersealed
- front brakes squeak
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
27 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 78,518 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- underside of vehicle under-sealed
- front brakes noisy in operation
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
28 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 75,215 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inner edge very close to legal tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
- underside undersealed
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inner edge very close to legal tread depth 225-45-18 (5.2.3 (e))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
26 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 70,628 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
29 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 64,998 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2022 15 Jun 202627 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 64,977 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front upper (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired offside front lower (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal the whole and surface rust (5.3.6 (a) (i))
24 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 62,922 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear tyres damaged treads
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
19 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 62,903 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear tyres damaged treads
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
20 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 54,698 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2020 15 Jun 202629 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 52,275 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 49,267 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
12 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 46,820 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2017 15 Jun 20266 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 46,820 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
2 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 42,167 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2016 15 Jun 202624 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 42,160 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Electronic stability system switch insecure (3.4.5)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
13 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 38,663 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2015 15 Jun 202626 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 34,580 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2014 15 Jun 202626 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 34,580 MI
15 Jun 202613 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 30,156 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 30,156 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 26,166 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2012 15 Jun 202623 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 21,690 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2011 15 Jun 202611 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 13,730 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2009 15 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
AV55CYC was registered on 2005-09-01
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