2005 Mazda RX8 1.3L Petrol · LJ55 OYC
2005 Mazda RX8 (1.3L, petrol). First registered 17/11/2005. Recorded mileage 87,929 miles. MOT valid until 21/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA RX8
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,929 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1308cc
LJ55 OYC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2026
- 87,929 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: Good
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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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.
LJ55 OYC Mileage History
- 17/02/202383,224 mi
- 17/02/202383,224 mi
- 15/02/202485,413 mi+2,189 mi
- 19/02/202586,258 mi+845 mi
- 05/02/202687,929 mi+1,671 mi
Average of roughly 1,585 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LJ55 OYC 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 Rx8 (LJ55 OYC) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 February 2026 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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