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DU55 OVP

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,803 mi
Last recorded53,803 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 OVP
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 53,803 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly cracking tread

Pass 1 Oct 2012 52,234 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 50,524 miles

o s rear light cluster has water ingress

Fail 7 Sep 2011 50,524 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o s rear light cluster has water ingress

Pass 1 Sep 2010 46,867 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 36,646 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 36,173 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 26,916 miles

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

front tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 28 Aug 2008 26,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front tyres worn on outer edge

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 OVP is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DU55 OVP, 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 OVP registered?

DU55 OVP is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is DU55 OVP safe to buy?

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