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DX05 YOW

2005 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,125 mi
Last recorded65,125 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 YOW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2015 65,125 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 65,125 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 52,214 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 46,120 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 46,120 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 40,959 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jan 2011 32,901 miles

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

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

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

both windscreen wipers split

Pass 22 Jan 2010 29,781 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front wipers split

Fail 22 Jan 2010 29,781 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front wipers split

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 25,571 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 25,571 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 14,514 miles

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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DX05 YOW is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DX05 YOW, 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 DX05 YOW registered?

DX05 YOW is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is DX05 YOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX05 YOW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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