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AE05 DPV

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

58,392 mi
Last recorded58,392 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 DPV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 58,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 57,680 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 57,653 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 57,621 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 44,883 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on

Fail 4 Feb 2017 44,883 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine light on

Pass 24 Apr 2015 43,734 miles

Both side front tyres showing splits in tread grooves, reccomend new tyres

Pass 24 Mar 2014 42,648 miles

offside rear lamp misted

Fail 24 Mar 2014 42,648 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

offside rear lamp misted

Pass 21 Mar 2013 37,729 miles

both rear tyres 2mm

rear brake pads very low

Pass 30 Mar 2012 34,604 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 32,860 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 32,860 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 29,258 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Dec 2009 29,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres heavly worn on inner edges poss tracking problem

nearside door mirror security

Pass 2 Dec 2008 25,047 miles

both front tyres heavly worn on inner edges

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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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AE05 DPV is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AE05 DPV, 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 AE05 DPV registered?

AE05 DPV is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is AE05 DPV safe to buy?

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