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EJ54 MKN

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,335 mi
Last recorded33,335 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 MKN
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 33,335 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 32,956 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 32,956 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 32,452 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 32,090 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 31,522 miles

offside engine mount worn

Pass 16 Dec 2011 31,210 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 31,210 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 30,656 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 29,556 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 28,041 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 25,392 miles

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

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

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

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
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EJ54 MKN is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJ54 MKN, 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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EJ54 MKN is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 3 February 2005.

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