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DA05 WXN

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

49,142 mi
Last recorded49,142 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2023 49,142 miles

exhaust corroded

under vehicle corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (all) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (all) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all 4 brake discs corroding

Pass 15 Apr 2022 48,763 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (front to rear at rear hose) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (all) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (front to rear at rear hose) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (all) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 47,208 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside rear light unit damp

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2021 47,193 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

offside rear light unit damp

Pass 20 Feb 2020 45,300 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

handbrake on minimum efficiency

nearside and offside rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2018 45,121 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroding

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2018 45,111 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 44,535 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn to mm

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and tread splitting

Pass 24 Oct 2016 42,112 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 42,112 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 40,236 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 39,812 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 39,812 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 31,707 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 28,608 miles

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

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2008 22,449 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 22,397 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

vehicle requires tracking

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 WXN is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue 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 WXN, 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 WXN registered?

DA05 WXN is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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