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DV55 JFU

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,665 mi
Last recorded61,665 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 JFU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 61,665 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2021 61,652 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 50,549 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rusty exhaust

under car rusty

Fail 4 Jun 2019 50,542 miles

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))

Pass 31 May 2018 47,615 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 47,615 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2017 46,330 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 44,404 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 44,404 miles

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 42,133 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 42,126 miles

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)

Pass 12 May 2014 39,947 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 39,906 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 33,253 miles

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)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 33,215 miles

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)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 26,145 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 20,931 miles

Cuts in nearside tyres outer side walls, no cords showing.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 14,803 miles

Wiper blades starting to wear.

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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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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