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Mazda RX-8 MOT Results

Registered in 2005
65.1% pass rate
from 699 tests in 2021
(22% better than other 2005 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda RX-8 is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 16% fail on Exhaust emissions (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 16% fail on Spark ignition (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 9.6% fail on Catalyst emissions (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 6.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.29% fail on Emission control equipment (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.29% fail on Catalytic converter (10 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.43% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.14% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.14% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.14% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.14% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.14% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.14% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 15% fail on Suspension
    • 5.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.7% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.0% fail on Linkage (190% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.29% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.29% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (15 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 4.3% fail on Springs
      • 4.0% fail on Coil springs
        • 4.0% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.29% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Sub-frames (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Sub-frame
    • 1.1% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.0% fail on Suspension arms (83% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Pins and bushes (84% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint (88% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.14% fail on Wheel bearings
  • 12% fail on Brakes
    • 8.2% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.0% fail on Service brake performance (69% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 5.0% fail on Rbt (73% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 4.6% fail on Service brake performance (83% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.14% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.86% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.57% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.1% fail on Brake performance not tested (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Parking brake performance (82% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Rbt (81% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.29% fail on Parking brake performance (79% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.9% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.43% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.43% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.14% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.14% fail on Cable
        • 0.14% fail on Lever
    • 1.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.72% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.57% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 1.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes (65% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.14% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.14% fail on Pedal
    • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.14% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.14% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.14% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.14% fail on Other components
  • 8.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (46% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp (51% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Headlamp levelling device (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Stop lamp (51% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.1% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.43% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.43% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.43% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.29% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.14% fail on Electrical wiring
  • 4.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (46% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.29% fail on Chassis
      • 0.29% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.14% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.14% fail on System
    • 0.14% fail on Body
      • 0.14% fail on Panel
    • 0.14% fail on Seats
      • 0.14% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.14% fail on Undertray
  • 3.7% fail on Visibility (51% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Wipers
    • 1.3% fail on Washers (65% better than other 2005 cars)
  • 3.7% fail on Tyres (42% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.3% fail on Condition (56% better than other 2005 cars)
  • 3.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.9% fail on Seat belts (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Condition
    • 0.72% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.72% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.72% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.72% fail on Steering (82% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Power steering
      • 0.57% fail on Operation (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.29% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.29% fail on Attachment

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