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DE54 UCO

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,632 mi
Last recorded78,632 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 UCO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 78,632 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 78,631 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 76,340 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tailpipes missing from silencer. (7.1.2)

Underside of body slightly corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2015 75,421 miles

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

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

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

both exhaust tips missing

Pass 22 Oct 2014 66,388 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 62,116 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)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 57,509 miles

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

n/s/f dorp link worn

o/s/r drop link worn

Pass 21 Sep 2011 54,492 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 49,676 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 44,997 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 33,698 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 33,698 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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DE54 UCO is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE54 UCO, 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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DE54 UCO is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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