2005 Mazda RX-8 2.6L Petrol · T5 TED
2005 Mazda RX-8 (2.6L, petrol). First registered 03 Feb 2005. Recorded mileage 108,827 miles. MOT expired on 02 Aug 2016. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA RX-8
- Year / Origin
- 2005
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Aug 2016
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,827 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.
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T5 TED Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2015
- 108,827 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T5 TED MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mazda Rx-8 (T5 TED) between January 2008 and August 2015.
The record contains 7 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 03 August 2015 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: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)”.
T5 TED Mileage History
- 17/01/200836,567 mi
- 02/02/200954,761 mi+18,194 mi
- 25/01/201082,370 mi+27,609 mi
- 27/05/201194,592 mi+12,222 mi
- 07/09/2012100,530 mi+5,938 mi
- 07/09/2012100,530 mi
- 13/09/2013103,638 mi+3,108 mi
- 13/09/2013103,638 mi
- 12/09/2014108,816 mi+5,178 mi
- 25/07/2015108,823 mi+7 mi
- 03/08/2015108,827 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 9,580 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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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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