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DF05 GJG

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

78,707 mi
Last recorded78,707 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 78,707 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 76,703 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 74,078 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Exhaust tip not attached to backbox

Pass 11 Jul 2023 71,125 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 66,970 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 64,591 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 62,985 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 62,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 60,158 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 56,743 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 53,263 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 49,028 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 46,720 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 42,424 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 37,650 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 32,746 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 32,746 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 27,516 miles

All Brake Discs Have Bands Of Corrosion Rears Both Faces Fronts Inner Faces

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 27,516 miles

All Brake Discs Have Bands Of Corrosion Rears Both Faces Fronts Inner Faces

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 22,648 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 16,238 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 11,456 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 GJG is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 DF05 GJG, 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 GJG registered?

DF05 GJG is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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