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DY55 ODN

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,016 mi
Last recorded64,016 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 64,016 miles

Coolant light on.

Exhaust backbox clamp corroded but system secure.

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 64,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant light on.

Exhaust backbox clamp corroded but system secure.

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 61,692 miles

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

coolant bottle light on

Pass 1 Apr 2011 57,706 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2010 55,903 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 48,272 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 41,043 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 41,043 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 40,660 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 ODN is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ODN, 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 ODN registered?

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

Is DY55 ODN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY55 ODN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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