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DY55 WUC

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,460 mi
Last recorded68,460 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 68,460 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside sill coated in underseal

Oil residue around the sump

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering heavy when turning to the right

Pass 11 Nov 2024 67,960 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system

Offside Front Corrosion to sill area

Offside Rear Condensation to light housing

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering heavy on right lock

Pass 13 Nov 2023 67,440 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sill corroding

Steering heavy when turning to the right

Pass 14 Nov 2022 66,913 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear subframes corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering feels heavier when turning to the right

Pass 11 Nov 2021 66,415 miles

corrosion to inner sill area's & suspension components

oil residue engine area

Pass 11 Nov 2020 65,784 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 65,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2019 65,144 miles

condensation in both rear lamps

corrosion to nearside & offside sill area's

oil residue engine area

Fail 21 Nov 2019 65,128 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached not attached at upper ball joint (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

condensation in both rear lamps

corrosion to nearside & offside sill area's

oil residue engine area

Pass 12 Nov 2018 64,457 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside & offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear lamps have condensation build up

oil residue engine area's

Pass 13 Nov 2017 63,863 miles

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

offside exhaust tail pipe is deteriorating

Pass 15 Nov 2016 63,207 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 62,667 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 61,432 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 57,904 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 56,409 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 45,207 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 45,207 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 35,695 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 35,676 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 23,129 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 17,219 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 WUC is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WUC, 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 WUC registered?

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

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