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DE55 OGW

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

39,698 mi
Last recorded39,698 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 39,698 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 39,694 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 39,267 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 37,326 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 37,191 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 36,603 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 35,540 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 34,439 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 34,439 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 33,743 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 32,022 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 29,312 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 26,456 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge. 2mm.

Fail 30 Oct 2012 26,456 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge. 2mm.

Pass 17 Oct 2011 22,119 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 7 Oct 2010 17,719 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 17,719 miles

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

Front wiper blades spliting at the ends

Pass 16 Oct 2009 14,186 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 10,848 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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DE55 OGW 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 OGW, 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 OGW registered?

DE55 OGW is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 October 2005.

Is DE55 OGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE55 OGW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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