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DX55 ZCA

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

75,939 mi
Last recorded75,939 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 ZCA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2018 75,939 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside exhaust tailpipe about to snap off.

Pass 6 Apr 2017 67,647 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 67,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 61,173 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 61,164 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 56,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exhaust heat shield loose

exhaust u/clamp broken

general corrosion underside of vehicle (not excessive at time of test

Fail 24 Mar 2015 56,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

exhaust heat shield loose

exhaust u/clamp broken

general corrosion underside of vehicle (not excessive at time of test

Pass 21 Mar 2014 53,179 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 50,121 miles

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

Rear brake discs in poor conditiuon

Fail 5 Sep 2012 50,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear brake discs in poor conditiuon

Pass 31 Aug 2011 47,165 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 41,746 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 41,746 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 33,104 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 24,595 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 24,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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DX55 ZCA is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DX55 ZCA, 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 DX55 ZCA registered?

DX55 ZCA is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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