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DV05 GXB

2005 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,321 mi
Last recorded58,321 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 GXB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 58,321 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 2 Apr 2012 53,145 miles

centre brake lamp not working

Fail 30 Mar 2012 53,135 miles

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

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

centre brake lamp not working

Pass 1 Sep 2011 47,013 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 43,759 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 37,651 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

water ingress offside rear lamp

Pass 16 Mar 2009 31,121 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 31,117 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 24,475 miles

rear tunnel cross member bent and near the exhaust

Fail 31 Mar 2008 24,475 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tunnel cross member bent and near the exhaust

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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DV05 GXB is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DV05 GXB, 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 DV05 GXB registered?

DV05 GXB is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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