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DK05 KKS

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

96,806 mi
Last recorded96,806 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 KKS
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2022 96,806 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 95,370 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 91,231 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 91,229 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 87,906 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 81,364 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 75,900 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 75,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 72,253 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 69,688 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 67,715 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 58,736 miles

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

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 4 Jan 2011 43,353 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 31,395 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 15,526 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 KKS is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KKS, 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 KKS registered?

DK05 KKS is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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