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DA54 FTS

2005 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

73,347 mi
Last recorded73,347 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 FTS
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2017 73,347 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing area (2.4.A.3)

O/R brake slightly binding

O/R tyre slightly perished and cracked but no ply or cords time of test

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing area (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 73,347 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 72,391 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Jan 2013 68,137 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 65,098 miles

slight cracking o/s/r tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2010 62,965 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 62,897 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)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 59,476 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 59,476 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 52,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 52,296 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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DA54 FTS is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DA54 FTS, 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 DA54 FTS registered?

DA54 FTS is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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