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DG55 EOD

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,125 mi
Last recorded85,125 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 EOD
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 85,125 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 79,980 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 79,980 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 78,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 74,782 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Aug 2018 71,245 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2017 71,178 miles

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

coil spring broken both rear (2.4.C.1a)

oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2016 69,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 10 Sep 2015 62,936 miles

oil leak ?

slight wear in n/s/r and o/s/r anti roll links

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2014 56,734 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 56,734 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 48,931 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 48,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 43,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 43,790 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 41,716 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 37,538 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 34,244 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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DG55 EOD is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DG55 EOD, 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 DG55 EOD registered?

DG55 EOD is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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