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DF55 LUB

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

81,795 mi
Last recorded81,795 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF55 LUB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2023 81,795 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All suspension components corroded

Engine cover fitted

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp lenses deteriorating

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

O/S/F tyre perishing/cracking

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear number plate deteriorating

Under-trays fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2022 79,295 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule most hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive nearing limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underside surface corrosion

Fail 25 Mar 2022 79,293 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule most hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive nearing limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both on limit (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

general underside surface corrosion

Fail 11 Mar 2022 79,273 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit negetive terminal (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 76,071 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 75,080 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 67,232 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 67,232 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 66,342 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

vehicle underside and components corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2018 66,342 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe section missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

vehicle underside and components corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2016 62,315 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 59,772 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 59,746 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 56,450 miles

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

both front tyres perished/cracking

Pass 4 Dec 2012 52,505 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 52,505 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 48,486 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 43,339 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 34,003 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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DF55 LUB is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DF55 LUB, 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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DF55 LUB is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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