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DF05 JXX

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,313 mi
Last recorded85,313 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 85,313 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 84,150 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 81,770 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 78,709 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 74,073 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 69,434 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2011 64,405 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 64,405 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 58,599 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 58,599 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 53,945 miles

front tyres low on inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2008 44,951 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
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DF05 JXX is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JXX, 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 JXX registered?

DF05 JXX is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 August 2005.

Is DF05 JXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF05 JXX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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