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DA05 XJF

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

132,715 mi
Last recorded132,715 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2022 132,715 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 132,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings On body seal. (6.1.B.2)

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak Slight oil leak from engine. ()

Central Rear Lower Exhaust clamp missing due corrosion on exhaust system before rear exhaust box.

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides. (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush On both ball joints. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated The one before steering rac, is corroded and slightly noisy. (2.1.5)

Offside Front Nail in tyre There is also one slight cut on outer wall and two on tread, no one reached cords. ()

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

Offside Rear Lights body with humidity inside witch slightly reduce the output of lights.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 120,301 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 120,301 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 105,315 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 105,315 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 99,236 miles

N/S of the windscreen damaged by wiper blade.

Noisy N/S rear brake.

Pass 4 Mar 2014 91,964 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 91,964 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 88,389 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 83,859 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 80,720 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 68,193 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 60,634 miles

centre brake light not working.

engine oil level low.

Pass 4 Sep 2009 51,249 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre has a number of cuts

Fail 26 Aug 2009 51,139 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

n/s/f tyre has a number of cuts

Fail 15 Aug 2008 39,608 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 39,608 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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DA05 XJF is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XJF, 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 XJF is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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