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WU55 YKH

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

68,275 mi
Last recorded68,275 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 YKH
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 68,275 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 65,858 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 62,043 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 58,221 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 55,107 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 49,653 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 49,573 miles

small cracks in both front tyres

Fail 12 Sep 2017 49,573 miles

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

rear comonant bracket broken

small cracks in both front tyres

Pass 21 Sep 2016 49,050 miles

component bracket brocken on rear suspension

small cracks in both front tyres

Pass 16 Sep 2015 48,466 miles

SUSPENSION SENSOR BRACKET BROKEN ON REAR ANTI ROLL BAR

Pass 19 Sep 2014 47,715 miles

front tyres cracking in treads

offside wiper blade slightly split

Fail 17 Sep 2014 47,710 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front tyres cracking in treads

offside wiper blade slightly split

Pass 27 Sep 2013 46,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres perished

rear height adjuster siezed and bracket broken

Fail 24 Sep 2013 46,604 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres perished

rear height adjuster siezed and bracket broken

Pass 26 Sep 2012 43,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear tyres perished

rear height sensor siezed and bracket broken

Fail 25 Sep 2012 43,395 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rattle - corroded heat shield

front and rear tyres perished

rear height sensor siezed and bracket broken

Pass 21 Sep 2011 39,556 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 39,554 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 36,026 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Sep 2010 35,978 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2009 31,515 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 31,483 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 26,877 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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WU55 YKH is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WU55 YKH, 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 WU55 YKH registered?

WU55 YKH is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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