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DY55 FUH

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

55,494 mi
Last recorded55,494 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 55,494 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

under body corrosion in places

Fail 18 Jul 2016 55,400 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre , 3mm tread depth

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 53,543 miles

hole / corrosion on o/s/f inner sill - not within prescribed areas

water/condensation in r/n/s light lens

Pass 14 Jul 2014 51,728 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 51,728 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)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 49,629 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 49,629 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight oil leak from engine sump plug

Pass 16 Jul 2012 46,528 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 46,528 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 43,131 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 43,131 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 39,204 miles

Engine oil low.

Front number plate slightly loose.

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)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear brakes binding slightly.

Pass 16 Sep 2009 33,297 miles

Front number plate slightly loose.

Pass 26 Aug 2008 27,591 miles

Rear brakes slightly binding.

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 FUH 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 64.3%.

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 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 FUH, 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 FUH registered?

DY55 FUH is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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