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DU05 EET

2005 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,599 mi
Last recorded73,599 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 EET
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 73,599 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 73,599 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 68,480 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 68,468 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 60,539 miles

centre stop light not working

water ingress nearside rear lamp unit

Fail 25 Nov 2013 60,539 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

centre stop light not working

water ingress nearside rear lamp unit

Pass 22 Nov 2012 54,173 miles

nearside rear suspension hight sensor mounting braket broken

Fail 22 Nov 2012 54,173 miles

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

nearside rear suspension hight sensor mounting braket broken

Pass 28 Nov 2011 48,290 miles

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)

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

both front wipers split slightly on edges

inner edges wearing rear tyres

sensor at near side rear of under side hanging loose

Fail 16 Nov 2011 48,069 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

both front wipers split slightly on edges

inner edges wearing rear tyres

sensor at near side rear of under side hanging loose

Fail 25 Nov 2010 41,843 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

eml on

Pass 25 Nov 2010 41,843 miles

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

eml on

Pass 24 Nov 2009 34,936 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 28,594 miles

Both front tyres are worn close to the legal limit...(225/45x18 W)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 23,314 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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DU05 EET is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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