2005 Mazda RX8 1.3L Petrol · LE03 RWL
2005 Mazda RX8 (1.3L, petrol). First registered 27/07/2005. Recorded mileage 62,094 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA RX8
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/05/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,094 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1308cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
LE03 RWL Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2022
- 62,094 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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LE03 RWL Mileage History
- 10/05/202262,094 mi
- 13/05/202262,094 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
LE03 RWL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mazda Rx8 (LE03 RWL) between May 2022 and May 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 May 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Common Problems: MAZDA RX8
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Low Compression and Hot-Start Failure(Serious)
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 Damage(Moderate)
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 Corrosion(Serious)
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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