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DK05 KKN

2005 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,754 mi
Last recorded87,754 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 KKN
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 87,754 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 87,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

small crack in nearside light lens

Pass 21 May 2024 86,429 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 85,731 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 84,610 miles

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 23 Mar 2021 82,788 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside and inner /outer sill appears to have been under sealed in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

top covers under trays sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2020 81,811 miles

both headlamp lenses dull

engine/under/sill covers

Fail 11 Mar 2020 81,807 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both headlamp lenses dull

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 9 Apr 2019 80,018 miles

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

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

engine oily

general underside corrosion (heavy around inner sills and floor) not holed

plastic sill protectors fitted (unable to fully inspect sills)

weld repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 8 Apr 2019 80,018 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oily

general underside corrosion (heavy around inner sills and floor) not holed

plastic sill protectors fitted (unable to fully inspect sills)

Pass 9 Apr 2018 77,637 miles

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

damage to nearside front and rear tyres outer sidewalls not reaching cords

Pass 12 Apr 2017 75,511 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 73,466 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 71,517 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 68,911 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 68,911 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 61,426 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 61,425 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 52,321 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded (inner faces).

Condensation in both rear lamps.

Front number plate holder insecure.

Rear exhaust silencer clamp corroded.

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

n/s/f outer tyre wall damaged.

n/s/f wiper blade split.

Pass 29 Sep 2010 43,732 miles

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

rear number plate deteriorating

water in o/s/r lamp

Pass 28 Sep 2009 35,676 miles

Wipers split slightly at ends.

Pass 26 Sep 2008 28,219 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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DK05 KKN is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DK05 KKN, 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 DK05 KKN registered?

DK05 KKN is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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