2005 Mazda RX-8 2.6L Petrol · NC53 NCC
2005 Mazda RX-8 (2.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 48,866 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA RX-8
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,866 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
NC53 NCC Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2026
- 48,866 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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NC53 NCC Mileage History
- 27/06/20089,780 mi
- 26/06/200911,777 mi+1,997 mi
- 24/06/201013,582 mi+1,805 mi
- 24/06/201013,582 mi
- 24/06/201115,135 mi+1,553 mi
- 22/06/201216,920 mi+1,785 mi
- 22/06/201216,920 mi
- 28/06/201318,837 mi+1,917 mi
- 27/06/201421,354 mi+2,517 mi
- 29/06/201524,310 mi+2,956 mi
- 24/06/201626,873 mi+2,563 mi
- 09/06/201730,129 mi+3,256 mi
- 22/06/201833,745 mi+3,616 mi
- 22/06/201833,745 mi
- 20/06/201937,271 mi+3,526 mi
- 24/06/202039,170 mi+1,899 mi
- 24/06/202141,343 mi+2,173 mi
- 20/06/202243,469 mi+2,126 mi
- 14/06/202345,202 mi+1,733 mi
- 10/06/202447,196 mi+1,994 mi
- 28/05/202548,194 mi+998 mi
- 29/05/202548,194 mi
- 05/06/202648,866 mi+672 mi
Average of roughly 2,179 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
NC53 NCC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mazda Rx-8 (NC53 NCC) between June 2008 and June 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 05 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)”.
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