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DE55 JTV

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

53,471 mi
Last recorded53,471 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 JTV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 53,471 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 49,709 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 48,546 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 46,897 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 45,920 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 45,916 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 44,116 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 43,990 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 40,335 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 40,245 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 37,318 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 28 Feb 2014 34,800 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 32,138 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R SLIGHT BIND FROM BRAKE.

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2012 29,125 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 25,828 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 20,291 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 15,257 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 14,113 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 14,069 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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
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DE55 JTV is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DE55 JTV, 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 DE55 JTV registered?

DE55 JTV is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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