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DU05 XFC

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,117 mi
Last recorded60,117 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 60,117 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Coolant Warning Light On

Exhaust System Rusted

Front Brake Discs Rusted

Rear Brake Discs Rusted

Rear Brake Pads Close To Limit

Pass 13 May 2014 49,871 miles

Coolant level warning light illuminated

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre outer sideewall cut but not showing inner cord

Nearside wiper blade split but clearing screen

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 May 2014 49,871 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)

Coolant level warning light illuminated

EML Light illuminated

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre outer sideewall cut but not showing inner cord

Nearside wiper blade split but clearing screen

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2013 39,527 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 31,490 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 16 May 2011 24,203 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

front brake pads appear wearing low

Fail 11 May 2011 24,124 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

front brake pads appear wearing low

Pass 4 May 2010 17,225 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 14,462 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 11,093 miles

all tyres slight cracking

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
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DU05 XFC is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Grey 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 DU05 XFC, 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 XFC registered?

DU05 XFC is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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