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DN05 RZO

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,716 mi
Last recorded81,716 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 RZO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2018 81,716 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cords exposed through damage to tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2017 80,532 miles

E.C.U light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joints (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 80,522 miles

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

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

E.C.U light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joints (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 79,477 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 74,532 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 67,648 miles

Advise front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2011 63,316 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 56,434 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 14 Jan 2009 47,749 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 37,877 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 May 2008 37,877 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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DN05 RZO is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DN05 RZO, 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 DN05 RZO registered?

DN05 RZO is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 19 June 2005.

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