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DY05 DUU

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,452 mi
Last recorded74,452 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 DUU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2013 74,452 miles

all brake discs showing corrosion/pitting

all tyres showing showing cracking/ slight splitting- not exceeding limit

scratches to windscreen

Fail 25 May 2013 74,452 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all tyres showing cracking/slight splitting/ not exceeding limit

brake discs showing corrosion/pitting

scratches to windscreen

Pass 29 Nov 2012 73,293 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2011 69,810 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 68,571 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2011 68,571 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2010 63,999 miles

n/s/f side repeater cover missing

Fail 15 Jun 2010 63,998 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f side repeater cover missing

Pass 3 Mar 2010 62,620 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 62,620 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 58,633 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2009 58,633 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 54,985 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 54,985 miles

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

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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DY05 DUU is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DY05 DUU, 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 DY05 DUU registered?

DY05 DUU is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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