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DY55 WTP

2005 Mazda RX8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

57,360 mi
Last recorded57,360 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX844,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 WTP
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 57,360 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 56,865 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 56,293 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 55,148 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2020 55,148 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 53,956 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 53,956 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 52,762 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 49,814 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2017 49,814 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 46,724 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 43,965 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 40,205 miles

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

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

both rear lights full of water

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

front wipers split

Pass 9 Sep 2013 37,670 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 35,421 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 35,421 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 27,356 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 19,528 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 14,887 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 14,876 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 11,972 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 1 Oct 2008 11,972 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)

How Reliable is the Mazda RX8?

Based on 3,515 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,795
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 183
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 87
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 70
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DY55 WTP is a 2005 Mazda RX8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2005 Mazda RX8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 44,874 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda RX8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY55 WTP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Mazda RX8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DY55 WTP registered?

DY55 WTP is a 2005 Mazda RX8, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is DY55 WTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY55 WTP shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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