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DU05 ZXV

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,227 mi
Last recorded70,227 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 70,227 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 68,150 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 62,858 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 51,616 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear discs rusted up on inner edges

cut on n/s/f tyre outer wall bit no cord showing.

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Jan 2011 44,811 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 44,811 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2010 44,292 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 37,977 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 24,969 miles

Front tyres wearing low on there inner edges.

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 ZXV is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ZXV, 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 ZXV registered?

DU05 ZXV is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 August 2005.

Is DU05 ZXV safe to buy?

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