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DY55 AKZ

2005 Mazda RX-8

Pink Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

87,388 mi
Last recorded87,388 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 AKZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 87,388 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Apr 2026 87,385 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Feb 2025 82,915 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 82,883 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 76,847 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 74,130 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 71,390 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 71,326 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 68,638 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 64,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 60,711 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 59,264 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 57,818 miles

Oil Leak

Tyre Perishing - N/S/F

Tyre Perishing - N/S/F

Fail 16 Mar 2016 57,818 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil Leak

Tyre Perishing - N/S/F

Tyre Perishing - N/S/F

Pass 13 Mar 2015 56,948 miles

Exhaust Rear Section In Poor Condition

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2014 55,572 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 54,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 14 Mar 2012 52,311 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 50,268 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 50,268 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 48,946 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 47,194 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 44,249 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
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DY55 AKZ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Pink with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AKZ, 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 AKZ registered?

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

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