2005 Mazda RX-8 2.6L Petrol · Y17 BYR
2005 Mazda RX-8 (2.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 37,945 miles. MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA RX-8
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,945 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial 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.
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Y17 BYR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2026
- 37,945 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y17 BYR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mazda Rx-8 (Y17 BYR) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stabilit”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
Y17 BYR Mileage History
- 15/04/202435,777 mi
- 26/04/202435,778 mi+1 mi
- 23/04/202536,656 mi+878 mi
- 10/04/202637,945 mi+1,289 mi
- 13/04/202637,945 mi
Average of roughly 1,088 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda RX-8
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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- Low Compression and Hot-Start FailureSerious
Wear in the rotary engine reduces compression, making the car increasingly hard to restart when warm and often leading to an expensive rebuild.
- Ignition Coil Failure and Catalytic Converter DamageModerate
Weak coils cause misfires and incomplete combustion, which can quickly overheat and destroy the catalyst on a rotary that already burns oil by design.
- Rear Arch and Sill CorrosionSerious
UK RX-8s rot around the rear arches, sills and front chassis rails, and fresh underseal can hide serious structural work.
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