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EA05 WJY

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,148 mi
Last recorded81,148 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 WJY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 81,148 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both inner and outer sills corroded

engine under tray fitted, obscuring some under side components

sill covers fitted, unable to check fully

Fail 22 Oct 2020 81,137 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both inner and outer sills corroded

engine under tray fitted, obscuring some under side components

sill covers fitted, unable to check fully

Pass 23 Apr 2019 78,307 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both sills corroded

engine under tray fitted, obscuring some under side components

sill covers fitted, unable to check fully

Fail 23 Apr 2019 78,307 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both sills corroded

engine under tray fitted, obscuring some under side components

sill covers fitted, unable to check fully

Fail 1 Apr 2019 78,297 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed incorrectly fitted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both sills corroded

engine under tray fitted, obscuring some under side components

sill covers fitted, unable to check fully

Pass 15 Mar 2018 76,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre is on the legal limit of 1.6mm tread depth

both rear sills corroded

engine under tray fitted, obscuring some under side components

sill covers fitted, unable to check fully

Fail 15 Mar 2018 76,445 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake is binding slightly

Offside Rear tyre is on the legal limit of 1.6mm tread depth

both rear sills corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

engine under tray fitted, obscuring some under side components

sill covers fitted, unable to check fully

Pass 1 Apr 2017 71,418 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust clamp is corroded and broken

Pass 18 Mar 2016 67,581 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 61,436 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 54,927 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 50,739 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 50,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f wiper split

rear inner brake pads appear low

Pass 9 Dec 2011 37,562 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 28,508 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 26,138 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 20,530 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 15,918 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8?

Based on 304,386 MOT tests across 25,254 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
4,376
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
25,254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,515
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 8,979
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,531
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,088
Anti-roll bar linkage fractured 6,762
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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EA05 WJY is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Mazda RX-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 48,306 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda RX-8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA05 WJY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX-8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Mazda RX-8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EA05 WJY is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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