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DE55 VTZ

2005 Mazda RX-8

Green Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,730 mi
Last recorded95,730 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 VTZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013 95,730 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 95,688 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2012 85,640 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 85,640 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 75,534 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 65,524 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 53,812 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 40,358 miles

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

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)

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

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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DE55 VTZ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Green with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 DE55 VTZ, 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 DE55 VTZ registered?

DE55 VTZ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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