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EN05 OXC

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,637 mi
Last recorded98,637 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 OXC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2017 98,637 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 94,041 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 91,013 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust system has deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2014 86,056 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 82,208 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 82,208 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 81,332 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 81,331 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 73,679 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 64,255 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 41,786 miles

could not see brake pads

front number plate insucre

offside rear and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 May 2009 41,786 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

could not see brake pads

front number plate insucre

offside rear and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2008 32,478 miles

front pads wearing low

nearside and offside rear brake discs slightly scored

nearside front tyre inner edge worn and uneven

offside front tyre inner edge worn and uneven

rear brake pads wearing low

small chip in windscreen in zone b no more than 40mm

Fail 13 Jun 2008 32,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front pads wearing low

nearside and offside rear brake discs slightly scored

nearside front tyre inner edge worn and uneven

offside front tyre inner edge worn and uneven

rear brake pads wearing low

small chip in windscreen in zone b no more than 40mm

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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EN05 OXC is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EN05 OXC, 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 EN05 OXC registered?

EN05 OXC is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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