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DC05 BVT

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,098 mi
Last recorded66,098 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC05 BVT
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 66,098 miles

various rusty chassis components

Pass 17 Nov 2015 64,297 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 64,296 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 63,108 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2013 46,945 miles

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

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

both rear tyres inner walls cracking

Pass 3 Sep 2012 27,855 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 24,119 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 21,654 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 21,654 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 13,792 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 13,426 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 10,292 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 8,215 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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DC05 BVT is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DC05 BVT, 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 DC05 BVT registered?

DC05 BVT is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 June 2005.

Is DC05 BVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC05 BVT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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