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DG55 EOO

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

69,368 mi
Last recorded69,368 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 EOO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 69,368 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear inners 2-3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear upper and n/o inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT AND REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/O/F UPPER AND LOWER WISHBONE ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/O/R UPPER AND LOWER TRAILING AND TRACTION CONTROL ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/O/R (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 67,256 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/O/INNER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/O/R OUTER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 60,205 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 52,643 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 52,643 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 49,083 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 49,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 44,732 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 40,610 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 40,610 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 31,116 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 24,885 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 17,047 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 8,888 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 8,860 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 8,850 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 7,771 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 7,770 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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DG55 EOO is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 1,308cc 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 EOO, 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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DG55 EOO is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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