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DE05 WFX

2005 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,565 mi
Last recorded74,565 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 WFX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 74,565 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 74,565 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 73,085 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 73,084 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 70,796 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 68,129 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 60,100 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 60,100 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 51,936 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 51,878 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all brake pads are getting low

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

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

front wiper blades are slightly deteriorated but clean the windscreen fine

Fail 31 Mar 2012 51,877 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 45,022 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 38,114 miles

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

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

various little chips in windscreen.

Pass 20 Jun 2009 29,967 miles

N/S/F tyre 2mm

O/S/F tyre 2mm

O/S/F tyre inner edge worn away

Pass 1 Jul 2008 23,068 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 22,866 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 WFX is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WFX, 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 WFX registered?

DE05 WFX is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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