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DK05 ZCA

2005 Mazda RX-8

Green Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,141 mi
Last recorded79,141 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 ZCA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 79,141 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn inner edge & perishing outer wall

offside front tyre worn inner edge & perishing outer wall

Pass 20 Mar 2013 72,928 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 67,612 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

offside front tyre starting to wear inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2011 63,639 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 63,639 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 59,564 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 59,564 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2009 54,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front wipers split

Pass 24 Feb 2009 54,535 miles

both front wipers split

Pass 12 Feb 2008 48,561 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 ZCA is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Green with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DK05 ZCA, 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 ZCA registered?

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

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