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DY55 AEN

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

157,157 mi
Last recorded157,157 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 157,157 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 156,090 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 154,472 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 150,610 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 147,077 miles

advise osf tyre worn to limit

Pass 11 Mar 2013 144,035 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 144,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 141,926 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 141,926 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 121,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Feb 2011 121,035 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jul 2009 94,966 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front tyers smooth on inner edges

Pass 3 Sep 2008 71,400 miles

wiper blades smearing slightly

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 AEN is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DY55 AEN, 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 DY55 AEN registered?

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

Is DY55 AEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY55 AEN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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