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DE05 OFK

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

47,078 mi
Last recorded47,078 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 OFK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 47,078 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2018 47,076 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 40,291 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 38,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has major surface cracks in tread

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has major surface cracks in tread

Offside Front Tyre has major surface cracks in tread

Offside Rear Tyre has major surface cracks in tread

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 37,725 miles

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

all tyres spliting in tread pattern but not showing cord

Pass 7 Apr 2014 36,696 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 36,696 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 34,396 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 31,518 miles

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2012 31,518 miles

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

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2011 28,884 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2011 28,884 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 26,232 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 26,232 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 23,183 miles

front tyres cracking/deteriorated in tread

Pass 29 Apr 2008 19,308 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 OFK is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 DE05 OFK, 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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DE05 OFK is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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