2005 Mazda RX8 1.3L Petrol · RA55 GDX
2005 Mazda RX8 (1.3L, petrol). First registered 30/11/2005. Recorded mileage 60,430 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA RX8
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,430 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
RA55 GDX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2025
- 60,430 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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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.
RA55 GDX Mileage History
- 07/09/202158,569 mi
- 03/08/202458,705 mi+136 mi
- 03/08/202458,713 mi+8 mi
- 31/07/202560,430 mi+1,717 mi
Average of roughly 478 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
RA55 GDX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mazda Rx8 (RA55 GDX) between September 2021 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 July 2025 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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