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DU05 EES

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

44,741 mi
Last recorded44,741 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 EES
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 44,741 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 77,185 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 69,458 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 65,206 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2013 65,204 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 61,540 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads worn low

hand brake did not lock up

Pass 13 Feb 2012 54,429 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 44,365 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 35,192 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 24,973 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 1 Mar 2008 18,412 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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DU05 EES 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 90.9%.

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 DU05 EES, 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 DU05 EES registered?

DU05 EES is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is DU05 EES safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU05 EES shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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