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2005 MAZDA RX-8
General Information
- Registration SW55PDZ
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model RX-8
- Year 2005
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2616cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 18 Mar 2021
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MOT History 14 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 69,737 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2021 15 Jun 20266 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 69,711 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside and nearside rear sill sections (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play coupling at steering rack end (2.2.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
6 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 63,860 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2020 15 Jun 20266 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 63,859 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
2 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 55,754 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2019 15 Jun 20262 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 55,753 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- registration plate letter/figure incomplete front no. plate (6.3.1c)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
30 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 44,884 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2018 15 Jun 20268 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 37,078 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection of vehicle
- Front number plate
2 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 36,870 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection of vehicle
- Front number plate
17 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 25,537 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2016 15 Jun 202611 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 21,945 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2015Advisory 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)
25 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 21,819 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2012Advisory 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)
17 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 19,564 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2009 15 Jun 202617 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 19,564 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
- Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Advisory 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)
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SW55PDZ was registered on 2005-09-07
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