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DG55 VKP

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,029 mi
Last recorded68,029 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 VKP
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2017 68,029 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

offside and nearside front lower wing slightly corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2016 66,994 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 64,214 miles

NSF Droplink 3 retainers missing

OSR Droplink dust cover cracked but not split, & has 2 retainers missing

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 60,224 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 59,670 miles

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)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 57,700 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 52,538 miles

all front and rear tyres wearing thin

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 26 Oct 2010 52,538 miles

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

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

all front and rear tyres wearing thin

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 3 Dec 2009 45,305 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 32,465 miles

both front wiper blades split

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 VKP is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DG55 VKP, 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 VKP registered?

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

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