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DV55 XUD

2005 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

107,491 mi
Last recorded107,491 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 XUD
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 107,491 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 107,449 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion to front and rear brake discs.

surface corrosion to rear suspension components.

Pass 13 Aug 2011 106,325 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 95,642 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 95,640 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 91,396 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 91,396 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Jan 2009 76,939 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 76,939 miles

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 XUD is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XUD, 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 XUD registered?

DV55 XUD is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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