2005 Mazda RX-8 2.6L Petrol · WJ55 CHC
2005 Mazda RX-8 (2.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 24,211 miles. MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA RX-8
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 24,211 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WJ55 CHC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2026
- 24,211 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WJ55 CHC 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 Rx-8 (WJ55 CHC) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (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: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”.
WJ55 CHC Mileage History
- 30/08/202320,523 mi
- 30/08/202320,523 mi
- 24/08/202422,018 mi+1,495 mi
- 15/08/202523,968 mi+1,950 mi
- 21/08/202624,211 mi+243 mi
Average of roughly 1,239 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda RX-8
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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