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DE55 YYX

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

102,150 mi
Last recorded102,150 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 102,150 miles

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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Dec 2016 90,581 miles

oil leak on sump

Pass 4 Sep 2015 86,315 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 4 Sep 2015 86,311 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 22 Sep 2014 79,666 miles

All tyre treads cracking

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 74,647 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 68,734 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 64,231 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 60,076 miles

Front wiper blades splitting.

Pass 11 Nov 2009 54,414 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 51,674 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YYX is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YYX, 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 YYX registered?

DE55 YYX is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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