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DY05 DVA

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,455 mi
Last recorded71,455 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 DVA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 71,455 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 70,500 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 69,532 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 67,593 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 64,464 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 64,464 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 52,087 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside rear tyre cut to sidewall

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)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 52,075 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside rear tyre cut to sidewall

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)

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

Pass 27 May 2010 37,187 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 37,187 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 24,536 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 24,536 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 12,168 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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DY05 DVA is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DVA, 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 DVA registered?

DY05 DVA is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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