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HT05 HTD

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

76,349 mi
Last recorded76,349 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 HTD
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 76,349 miles

FRONT AND REAR TYRES WEARING INSIDE EDGES

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH TOP (5.3.4 (a) (i))

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON 3MM TREAD , BOTH REAR TYRES ON 2MM TREAD AND CRACKING .

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 76,342 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

FRONT AND REAR TYRES WEARING INSIDE EDGES

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH TOP (5.3.4 (a) (i))

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON 3MM TREAD , BOTH REAR TYRES ON 2MM TREAD AND CRACKING .

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 73,681 miles

Both front tyres cracked and worn inner edges

Both rear tyres cracked and stepped inner edges

Corrosion to underside of vehicle not considered excessive

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 73,606 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly tight turning right (2.2.D.1)

both rear inner sills corroding

nearside and offside rear chassis corroding

rear suspension and sub frame corroded

rear tyres perished

under tray fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 29 Jun 2016 71,776 miles

engine covers

plastic oversills fitted restricting view

surface corrosion around rear suspension mountings and components

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2015 70,928 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Surface corrosion to rear suspension components

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 69,446 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

rear suspension and subframe showing signs of surface corrosion

Fail 26 Jun 2014 69,442 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

oil leak sump rusted

rear suspension and subframe showing signs of surface corrosion

Fail 21 Jun 2013 67,712 miles

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

Oil leak

front and rear suspension corroded

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2013 67,712 miles

Oil leak

front and rear suspension corroded

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 17 May 2012 62,579 miles

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

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 8 May 2012 62,434 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 6 May 2011 57,797 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs corroding

Fail 6 May 2011 57,797 miles

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

nearside and offside front brake discs corroding

Pass 7 May 2010 49,343 miles

Nearside 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)

nearside wiper split slightly

Pass 13 May 2009 38,098 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 May 2008 28,104 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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HT05 HTD is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HT05 HTD, 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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HT05 HTD is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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