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DE55 JTX

2005 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

57,649 mi
Last recorded57,649 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 JTX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 57,649 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/wheelarch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 57,147 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 55,818 miles

both rear tyres have cracks in sidewalls

Fail 11 Jan 2017 55,803 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres have cracks in sidewalls

Pass 6 Jan 2016 53,064 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has small cracks in tread and sidewall

Offside Rear tyre has small cracks in tread and sidewall

Pass 15 Jan 2015 48,716 miles

park brake reading 18%

Pass 15 Jan 2014 41,623 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 35,114 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 31,419 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 31,334 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 Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 27,864 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 24,513 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 24,506 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 17,728 miles

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 JTX is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JTX, 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 JTX registered?

DE55 JTX is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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