2005 Mazda RX-8 2.6L Petrol · X8 CDN
2005 Mazda RX-8 (2.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 28,597 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA RX-8
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 28,597 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X8 CDN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2025
- 28,597 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.
X8 CDN 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 (X8 CDN) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
X8 CDN Mileage History
- 20/06/202228,499 mi
- 20/06/202228,499 mi
- 29/06/202328,567 mi+68 mi
- 24/06/202428,575 mi+8 mi
- 17/06/202528,597 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 33 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Low Compression and Hot-Start FailureSerious
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 DamageModerate
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 CorrosionSerious
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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