MAZDA RX-8 (2005)
Below average for a 2005 Mazda Rx-8
The CarHunch Score (0–100) ranks this vehicle against other 2005 Mazda Rx-8s in our database.
A score of 40 means this vehicle performs better than approximately 40% of similar vehicles based on its MOT history.
The score combines three factors: MOT pass rate (how often it passes first time), defect severity (how serious the faults found are), and number of MOT tests recorded (more tests = higher confidence).
Based on 4,800 similar vehicles.
Complete MOT History
Detailed test results, advisories, and failure history
MOT History for DU05OHL
MAZDA RX-8 (2005) - 2,616cc Petrol
Found 8 MOT records for DU05OHL
Test History
Safety-Critical Failures in History
Some past MOT failures were safety-critical (e.g., brake pipe leaks, ABS faults, structural corrosion). This historical summary highlights patterns for comparison; it is not a current inspection.
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📊 Pattern Summary
Key patterns identified across 8 MOT tests:
- Brake issues appeared in 3 tests → higher-than-average risk for this system
- Tire issues appeared in 11 tests → higher-than-average risk for this system
📋 Recent MOTs
Most recent 3 tests (always shown for transparency):
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ( (e)) 🔴 DANGEROUS
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ( (e)) 🔴 DANGEROUS
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ( (e)) 🔴 DANGEROUS
- Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all 4 tyres split ( (d) (ii)) 🔴 DANGEROUS
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ( (e)) 🔴 DANGEROUS
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 ( (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 ( (b) (i))
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements ( (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective ( (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nail in offside front tyre
- Nail in nearside rear tyre