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DX55 UGL

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,795 mi
Last recorded62,795 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 UGL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 62,795 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 May 2018 61,445 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2017 58,759 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 May 2017 58,759 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure broken (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 55,981 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 53,073 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 48,763 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 43,552 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 41,605 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 39,596 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 36,791 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 33,543 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 33,457 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 28,346 miles

Screws in nearside rear tyre, recommend attention.

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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DX55 UGL is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DX55 UGL, 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 DX55 UGL registered?

DX55 UGL is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 3 October 2005.

Is DX55 UGL safe to buy?

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