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2005 Mazda RX-8 2.6L Petrol · DY55 YNO

DY55 YNO

2005 Mazda RX-8 (2.6L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2005. Recorded mileage 71,934 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
MAZDA RX-8
Year / Origin
2005 · Shrewsbury
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 28/09/2017
Road Tax
Untaxed (21/07/2017)
Recorded Mileage
71,934 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 28/09/2017
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 21/07/2017
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2005
Engine
2616cc

DY55 YNO Key Findings

  • 17 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT failed on 27/07/2017
  • 71,934 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 8 historical MOT failures
  • 9 defects noted at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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DY55 YNO Mileage History

  1. 10/09/200817,929 mi
  2. 25/09/200818,047 mi+118 mi
  3. 11/09/200920,963 mi+2,916 mi
  4. 11/09/200920,963 mi
  5. 03/09/201023,454 mi+2,491 mi
  6. 25/08/201125,720 mi+2,266 mi
  7. 25/08/201125,720 mi
  8. 19/09/201232,939 mi+7,219 mi
  9. 19/09/201232,939 mi
  10. 18/09/201343,019 mi+10,080 mi
  11. 20/09/201343,020 mi+1 mi
  12. 17/09/201457,860 mi+14,840 mi
  13. 23/09/201457,861 mi+1 mi
  14. 18/09/201560,624 mi+2,763 mi
  15. 27/09/201665,286 mi+4,662 mi
  16. 29/09/201665,288 mi+2 mi
  17. 27/07/201771,934 mi+6,646 mi

Average of roughly 6,085 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.

DY55 YNO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 02:43
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mazda Rx-8 (DY55 YNO) between September 2008 and July 2017.

The record contains 9 passes and 8 failures.

The most recent test on 27 July 2017 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mounting”; “Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings”.

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