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DE05 AXB

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,196 mi
Last recorded70,196 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2013
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 AXB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2013 70,196 miles

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

offside front tyrre cut on sidewall

Pass 28 Nov 2011 68,709 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 68,709 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 67,215 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 63,389 miles

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

child seatfitted to n/s/f , unable tofully inspect adault seat belt

Pass 24 Nov 2008 56,633 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 49,066 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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DE05 AXB is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DE05 AXB, 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 DE05 AXB registered?

DE05 AXB is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is DE05 AXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 AXB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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