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DY55 RDZ

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

80,709 mi
Last recorded80,709 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 RDZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 80,709 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside corrosion

Fail 11 Aug 2026 80,709 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2025 77,709 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

underside corrosion

Fail 18 Jul 2025 77,631 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both side inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative warning lamp on (4.1.5 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

underside corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2024 75,462 miles

underside corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2023 71,013 miles

underside corrosion

Fail 29 Jun 2023 70,935 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside corrosion

Fail 21 Jun 2023 70,882 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 68,625 miles

patches of corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2021 62,828 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 26 Jul 2019 50,657 miles

patches of corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2017 47,937 miles

all four brake discs lightly corroded due to inactivity.

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 30 Aug 2017 47,933 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear. (3.6.B.2c)

all four brake discs lightly corroded due to inactivity.

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 12 Jan 2017 46,231 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 44,316 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 42,140 miles

both wiper rubbers starting to split

Pass 29 Jan 2014 39,176 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jan 2014 39,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 36,094 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 35,683 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 35,683 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 34,608 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 24,110 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 24,110 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 18,129 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 RDZ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RDZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY55 RDZ registered?

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

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