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VU05 HDX

2005 Mazda RX8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

29,149 mi
Last recorded29,149 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX844,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 HDX
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc
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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 29,149 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 28,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 28,406 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 28,071 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 27,832 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 27,408 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 26,900 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 26,095 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 25,439 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 14 Feb 2017 25,020 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 24,391 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 22,929 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 21,771 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 20,854 miles

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

O/S and N/S Front tyres wearing on outer edge

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

Oil leak from transmission

Pass 8 Mar 2012 19,121 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 19,121 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 17,272 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 16,104 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 13,068 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 11,140 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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VU05 HDX is a 2005 Mazda RX8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU05 HDX, 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 VU05 HDX registered?

VU05 HDX is a 2005 Mazda RX8, first registered on 12 March 2005.

Is VU05 HDX safe to buy?

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