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DU55 EJY

2005 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,407 mi
Last recorded85,407 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 EJY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 85,407 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 84,445 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 77,519 miles

nearside rear tyre tread low

offside rear tyre tread low

Pass 17 Aug 2011 69,390 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 69,390 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 60,211 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 49,622 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 44,861 miles

tyres lowish

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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DU55 EJY is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DU55 EJY, 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 DU55 EJY registered?

DU55 EJY is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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