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OV55MTY
2005 MAZDA RX-8
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2616cc
General Information
- Registration OV55MTY
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model RX-8
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2616cc
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- Expires 12 Mar 2027
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
13
Passes
6
Failures
68.42%
Pass Rate
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48 Total Defects Recorded
13 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 97,100 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2027 4 Jul 202610 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 96,441 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2023 4 Jul 20268 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 94,929 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2020 4 Jul 202616 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 93,006 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2019 4 Jul 202618 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 90,487 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Both Rear Tyres Have Sidewall Damage
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Tyre Is Badly Perished
12 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 90,465 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Both Rear Tyres Have Sidewall Damage
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Tyre Is Badly Perished
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 87,428 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front tyre is age cracked
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
11 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 87,428 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front tyre is age cracked
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
15 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 84,634 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2016 4 Jul 202614 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 80,675 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
14 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 80,671 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
15 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 76,920 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
15 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 76,920 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
15 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 71,093 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 71,093 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 66,501 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
5 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 66,493 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 50,477 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2010 4 Jul 202619 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 39,180 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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OV55MTY was registered on 2005-11-26
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