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DA05 LZF

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,638 mi
Last recorded74,638 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 LZF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2014 74,638 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 72,077 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 61,295 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 56,296 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 56,296 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 51,726 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2010 51,726 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2009 48,336 miles

offside repeater lens damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2008 43,485 miles

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
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DA05 LZF is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LZF, 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 DA05 LZF registered?

DA05 LZF is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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