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DA05 BBE

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,764 mi
Last recorded85,764 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 BBE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 85,764 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2018 82,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 May 2018 82,741 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine warning light on

Pass 6 May 2017 80,130 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

eml light on

Fail 6 May 2017 80,130 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

eml light on

Pass 27 Apr 2016 77,346 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 77,334 miles

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

front exhaust heat shroud loose

rear exhaust clamp corroded away

Pass 7 May 2015 74,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 74,782 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 73,846 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

slight movement in o/s and n/s rear anti-roll bar links

Pass 21 Feb 2014 73,846 miles

slight movement in o/s and n/s rear anti-roll bar links

Pass 11 Mar 2013 72,154 miles

rear exhaust clamp corroded and damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2012 64,763 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 56,543 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 51,105 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 46,284 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 40,498 miles

slight smearing from wiper blades

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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DA05 BBE is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DA05 BBE, 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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DA05 BBE is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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