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DK55 XUE

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

53,360 mi
Last recorded53,360 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 XUE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2015 53,360 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 53,359 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 50,349 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 50,323 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 44,893 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 44,893 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 41,455 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 41,442 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 36,190 miles

Offside Inner 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
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DK55 XUE is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DK55 XUE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK55 XUE registered?

DK55 XUE is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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