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DS05 RXB

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,047 mi
Last recorded72,047 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 RXB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 72,047 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 68,092 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 68,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush marked with yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 62,723 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 59,655 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 50,153 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 32,802 miles

Front headlight level sensor inop.

Fail 18 Oct 2011 31,560 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 31,560 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 27,158 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 23,607 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 23,607 miles

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

offside front anti-roll bar linkage weakened

Pass 5 Nov 2008 18,956 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 15,872 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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DS05 RXB is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DS05 RXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS05 RXB registered?

DS05 RXB is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is DS05 RXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS05 RXB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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