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DG05 TTE

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

124,842 mi
Last recorded124,842 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 TTE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 124,842 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 119,812 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 119,797 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 108,826 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake slight bind.

Offside Front tyre wearing on extreme outer edge.

Fail 10 Nov 2017 108,789 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill. (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake slight bind.

Offside Front tyre wearing on extreme outer edge.

Pass 20 Jan 2017 93,235 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 69,520 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2015 63,583 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)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 58,509 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 58,491 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 47,514 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Feb 2011 41,460 miles

front brake discs inner surface area poor

front brake pads very low

Fail 14 Feb 2011 41,460 miles

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

front brake discs inner surface area poor

front brake pads very low

Pass 18 Dec 2009 33,928 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 24,052 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 11,513 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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DG05 TTE is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DG05 TTE, 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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DG05 TTE is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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