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DU05 GKF

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

83,439 mi
Last recorded83,439 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 GKF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 83,439 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 83,439 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 82,290 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 82,290 miles

Brake performance not tested all fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system at rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 80,686 miles

both outer sill at rear corrosion started

engine sump rusty

Pass 19 Sep 2019 79,225 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 78,008 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 77,041 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded VARIOUS (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 77,041 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded VARIOUS (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 75,681 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 75,681 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 74,253 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 74,112 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 73,321 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 72,303 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 72,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

outer wall of osr and nsr tyres badly cracked

Pass 29 May 2012 70,995 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 68,196 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre sidwall cracking to excess.

Fail 26 Apr 2011 68,196 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre sidwall cracking to excess.

Pass 5 Mar 2010 63,417 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 59,354 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 59,354 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 57,023 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

near side front wiper blade starting to split apart at end.

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 GKF is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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