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DG55 NTC

2005 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,416 mi
Last recorded58,416 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 NTC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2017 58,416 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 56,360 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 53,083 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 53,083 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 47,098 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

n/s/f tyre slight cracks in the middle not exposing cords

Pass 26 Sep 2013 42,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 37,114 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear light cluster is filling up with water

Pass 19 Sep 2011 31,499 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 25,685 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 25,685 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 20,100 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 20,100 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 14,234 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 14,234 miles

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)

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 NTC is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NTC, 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 NTC registered?

DG55 NTC is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is DG55 NTC safe to buy?

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