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DU05 OGD

2005 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,528 mi
Last recorded53,528 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 53,528 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 51,809 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 48,591 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 43,820 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 43,782 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 39,029 miles

All discs starting to corrode

Very minor play in both front top mounts

Very minor play in both rear wheels

Pass 1 Sep 2009 35,576 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing close to limit on inside edges ok at time of test

Pass 7 Jul 2008 22,873 miles

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

n/s/r door damaged

Fail 3 Jul 2008 22,863 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r door damaged

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 OGD is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OGD, 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 OGD registered?

DU05 OGD is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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