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DE05 FXX

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,429 mi
Last recorded65,429 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 FXX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 65,429 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 63,690 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 59,741 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 59,741 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 52,167 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 38,798 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 38,798 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 31,560 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 25,044 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
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DE05 FXX is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FXX, 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 FXX registered?

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

Is DE05 FXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 FXX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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