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DY55 RCZ

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

56,740 mi
Last recorded56,740 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 56,740 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 55,715 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 54,364 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both rear lamp tinted/coated (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted both nearside rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced both lenses tinted/coated (4.3.3 (a) (i))

general underbody surface corossion

Fail 10 Aug 2022 54,339 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear has a bind by hand on ramp inspection

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both rear lamp tinted/coated (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted both nearside rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced both lenses tinted/coated (4.3.3 (a) (i))

general underbody surface corossion

Pass 5 Aug 2021 53,143 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

REAR LIGHT CLUSTERS HEAVILY TINTED/BLACKED OUT

Fail 30 Jul 2021 53,119 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible obscured (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 51,515 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 51,496 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 50,451 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced lens tinted (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 50,450 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced lens tinted (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 46,728 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 46,728 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 45,942 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Oct 2016 45,942 miles

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Sep 2015 43,847 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 43,846 miles

engine undernith oil leaks.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads wearing thin (2mm). (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads wearing thin (2mm). (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 39,749 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 36,788 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 33,680 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)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 28,679 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 25,633 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 21,929 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)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 18,256 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 RCZ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RCZ, 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 RCZ registered?

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

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