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DY55 WTZ

2005 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

41,069 mi
Last recorded41,069 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 WTZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 41,069 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 38,637 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 38,637 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint broken (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 38,457 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 38,421 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 37,996 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 37,996 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 34,693 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 34,693 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 32,371 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 32,371 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 27,869 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 27,869 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 22,729 miles

all tyres close to legal limmit

Pass 22 Sep 2009 19,208 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 19,208 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 14,252 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 WTZ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 WTZ, 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 WTZ registered?

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

Is DY55 WTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY55 WTZ shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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