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DF05 CLJ

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

55,693 mi
Last recorded55,693 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 CLJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2016 55,693 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly cracked (6.3.1d)

Underside of vehicle in a poor and rusty condition

Pass 16 Nov 2013 54,391 miles

rear exhaust clamp broke

Fail 13 Nov 2013 54,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre worn on the inside edge

rear exhaust clamp broke

Pass 2 Jul 2012 51,841 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on the inside edge

rear exhaust clamp faulty

Fail 29 Jun 2012 51,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres worn on the inside edge

rear exhaust clamp faulty

Pass 30 Mar 2011 42,287 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 42,212 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2010 38,561 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 38,561 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 31,642 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 25,233 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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DF05 CLJ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DF05 CLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF05 CLJ registered?

DF05 CLJ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 7 April 2005.

Is DF05 CLJ safe to buy?

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