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WD54 DPZ

2005 Mazda RX8

Blue Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

68,029 mi
Last recorded68,029 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX844,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD54 DPZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 68,029 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 68,029 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 68,025 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

EML light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on inside edges (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 62,486 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

battery clamp loose

Fail 10 Nov 2016 62,486 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

battery clamp loose

Fail 19 Oct 2016 62,425 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 Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

EML warning lamp on

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

Front number plate plinth damaged

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded & missing

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

Rear all rear suspension components corroded

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

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 13 Oct 2016 62,169 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 54,738 miles

EML showing

Slight oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underbody and components (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 54,252 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

EML showing

Slight oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underbody and components (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 49,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 44,456 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 41,293 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Jan 2012 35,823 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 30,211 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 25,576 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 19,397 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on inside edge.

Pass 17 Jan 2008 15,166 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda RX8?

Based on 3,515 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,795
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 183
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 87
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 70
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WD54 DPZ is a 2005 Mazda RX8 in Blue 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 RX8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 44,874 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 RX8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WD54 DPZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Mazda RX8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WD54 DPZ registered?

WD54 DPZ is a 2005 Mazda RX8, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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