MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,665 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on inside side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper smears slightly (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (225/45R18) (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (225/45R18) (5.2.3 (e))
both rear inner sills corroding, however not considered excessive at time of test
front grill damaged and slightly insecure (holds registration plate), however not likely to fall off at time of test
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on inside side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper smears slightly (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (225/45R18) (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (225/45R18) (5.2.3 (e))
both rear inner sills corroding, however not considered excessive at time of test
front grill damaged and slightly insecure (holds registration plate), however not likely to fall off at time of test
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rusty exhaust
under car rusty
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Offside floor rusty
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp missing (7.1.1)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Cut in offside rear tyre outer sidewall, no cords showing.
Engine oil low .
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front number plate slightly loose.and cracked.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Cut in offside rear tyre outer sidewall, no cords showing.
Engine oil low .
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front number plate slightly loose.and cracked.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Cuts in nearside tyres outer side walls, no cords showing.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Wiper blades starting to wear.
How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8?
Based on 304,386 MOT tests across 25,254 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DV55 JFU is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DV55 JFU, 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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DV55 JFU is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 October 2005.
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