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DF05 CUY

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,078 mi
Last recorded99,078 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 CUY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 99,078 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 99,078 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly staying on (3.7.B.4)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever inappropriately modified (3.1.8)

Electrical wiring insecure underbody battery cable insecure and fouling driveshaft (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear seats removed

dipstick found on scuttle panel [refitted]

Front air deflectors protruding from bumper

Rear spoiler too large for vehicle

Pass 9 Jan 2018 93,335 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rear links top and bottom (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 93,335 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rear links top and bottom (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 91,548 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes age cracking (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit at time of test (4.1.E.1)

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

all front and rear suspension components are corroded

both headlight lens are cloudy

corrosion to sills and under side of vehicle

Pass 2 Dec 2015 86,944 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 86,944 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 86,814 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 79,185 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 79,061 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Nov 2013 73,942 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 73,940 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 47,520 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 41,958 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)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 40,075 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 37,322 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 31,015 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 CUY is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CUY, 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 DF05 CUY registered?

DF05 CUY is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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