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DV55 VCA

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,936 mi
Last recorded95,936 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 95,936 miles

rear brake discs worn and corroded on inside face

rear exhaust clamp very corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2015 95,936 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick near side front (3.5.1g)

registration plate deteriorated front (6.3.1d)

registration plate deteriorated rear (6.3.1d)

rear brake discs worn and corroded on inside face

rear exhaust clamp very corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2014 86,453 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 86,453 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 78,681 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 78,484 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 70,670 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 61,904 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 52,070 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 52,070 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 42,983 miles

advise no plates starting to delaminate

Pass 18 Dec 2008 33,158 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 33,078 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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DV55 VCA is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VCA, 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 DV55 VCA registered?

DV55 VCA is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is DV55 VCA safe to buy?

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