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DK05 ZBX

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,534 mi
Last recorded97,534 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 ZBX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 97,534 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

eml iluminated

Fail 9 Jul 2016 97,367 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres n/s =0.77mm o/s=0.95mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

eml iluminated

Pass 16 May 2015 82,011 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 9 May 2015 81,787 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 78,109 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 78,020 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear both lamps tinted

Pass 20 Feb 2013 71,876 miles

rear exhaust clamp heavily corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2012 69,008 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2011 58,510 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 49,024 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 40,331 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 27,047 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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DK05 ZBX is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZBX, 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 ZBX registered?

DK05 ZBX is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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