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WU55 YJY

2005 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,556 mi
Last recorded70,556 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 YJY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2017 70,556 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 61,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tracking needed (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 59,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 17 Dec 2014 57,140 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)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 57,140 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 54,412 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 54,412 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 50,949 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 47,152 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 47,152 miles

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

offside front disc corroded on inner face

Pass 19 Aug 2010 36,542 miles

Front brake pads worn low nearside / offside

Offside front brake disc corroded on inside

Pass 10 Aug 2009 28,154 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 22,470 miles

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

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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WU55 YJY is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WU55 YJY, 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 WU55 YJY registered?

WU55 YJY is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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