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2005 MAZDA RX-8
General Information
- Registration OV55MMX
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model RX-8
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2616cc
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- Expired 04 Jul 2026
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 73,464 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has screw in it
2 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 73,331 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2016 4 Jul 202626 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 73,330 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
21 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 69,445 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
30 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 66,780 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 66,780 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 60,809 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2013 4 Jul 20267 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 60,808 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) Dangerous
- Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) Dangerous
30 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 60,763 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
26 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 52,928 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 43,745 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2010 4 Jul 202618 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 43,581 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 33,704 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2009 4 Jul 202620 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 33,704 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
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OV55MMX was registered on 2005-11-23
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