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HK05 SYP

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

78,009 mi
Last recorded78,009 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 SYP
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2025 78,009 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Under body corroded but not excess

Pass 27 Apr 2024 77,259 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 77,206 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 76,399 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 75,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 May 2021 74,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2020 73,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 May 2020 73,318 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 71,858 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 71,858 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 70,452 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 68,617 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)

Fail 2 May 2017 68,606 miles

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

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 21 Mar 2016 64,594 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 60,493 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 52,007 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 52,007 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 45,373 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 45,373 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 36,629 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 27,881 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2010 25,089 miles

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

rear pads getting low! cannot see,recommend inspection......

Pass 11 Jun 2010 25,089 miles

rear pads getting low! cannot see,recommend inspection......

Pass 16 Jun 2009 20,845 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 16,500 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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HK05 SYP is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HK05 SYP, 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 HK05 SYP registered?

HK05 SYP is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 18 June 2005.

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