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DS05 TKK

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,448 mi
Last recorded62,448 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 TKK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 62,448 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 7 Aug 2014 55,263 miles

Both rear tyres low Nail in N/S/R tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2013 50,402 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 48,006 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 43,522 miles

nearside rear brake disc is corroded on iner face

offside rear brake disc is corroded on iner face

Pass 5 Aug 2010 37,757 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 37,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 32,135 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 22,914 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 22,914 miles

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

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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DS05 TKK is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TKK, 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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DS05 TKK is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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