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2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

81,964 mi
Last recorded81,964 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 USD
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 81,964 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 74,511 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 66,553 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 59,160 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 53,430 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 46,665 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 46,665 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 40,884 miles

FRONT PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 3 Apr 2009 31,970 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 19,857 miles

nearside rear and both front tyres worn on inner edges

offside rear tyre on wear bands

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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WU05 USD is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WU05 USD, 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 WU05 USD registered?

WU05 USD is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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