2005 Mazda RX-8 2.6L Petrol · DB55 SEL
2005 Mazda RX-8 (2.6L, petrol). First registered 01/11/2005. Recorded mileage 56,313 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA RX-8
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/09/2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/12/2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,313 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.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2616cc
DB55 SEL Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2018
- 56,313 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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DB55 SEL Mileage History
- 09/10/200812,374 mi
- 14/10/200916,586 mi+4,212 mi
- 14/10/200916,588 mi+2 mi
- 07/10/201021,020 mi+4,432 mi
- 07/10/201021,020 mi
- 20/06/201123,209 mi+2,189 mi
- 17/09/201230,459 mi+7,250 mi
- 12/09/201335,093 mi+4,634 mi
- 02/09/201440,948 mi+5,855 mi
- 23/10/201544,209 mi+3,261 mi
- 27/10/201544,209 mi
- 29/07/201645,071 mi+862 mi
- 05/09/201752,053 mi+6,982 mi
- 04/09/201856,313 mi+4,260 mi
Average of roughly 4,437 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
DB55 SEL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mazda Rx-8 (DB55 SEL) between October 2008 and September 2018.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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