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DY55 AEM

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,519 mi
Last recorded92,519 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 AEM
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 92,519 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both inner and outer sill corroded not holed multi areas

Pass 27 May 2023 83,551 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2022 79,805 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and outer edges cracking 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and outer edges cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2022 79,794 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and outer edges cracking 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and outer edges cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2021 77,253 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall and inner and outer edges 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 May 2020 75,629 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to backbox joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Hi-level stop lamp inop

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2020 75,628 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to backbox joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Hi-level stop lamp inop

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 73,166 miles

underbody,suspension and sills corroded

Pass 2 May 2018 70,412 miles

Engine management light on indicating a fault

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2018 70,406 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits too low (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)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine management light on indicating a fault

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2017 70,317 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)

EML on

Engine running lumpy at idle

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak, suspect rear main.

Pass 3 Jun 2016 67,530 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 64,292 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 64,292 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 60,784 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 60,782 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 57,733 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 55,054 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 50,755 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 45,648 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 36,609 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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DY55 AEM is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DY55 AEM, 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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DY55 AEM is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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