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EJ55 KWM

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

65,817 mi
Last recorded65,817 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 KWM
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 65,817 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity also direction indicator light / condensation inside (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ()

under bonnet and under body protective shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Fail 22 Dec 2021 65,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board rear silencer tailpipe missing allowing fumes to enter vehicle (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity also direction indicator light / condensation inside (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ()

under bonnet and under body protective shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 18 Dec 2020 64,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 64,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 63,818 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 62,025 miles

front brakes near limit

nearside rear tyre devoid of tread inner edge

Fail 25 Jun 2018 62,025 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brakes near limit

nearside rear tyre devoid of tread inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2016 59,276 miles

front brakes worn

rear exhaust joint rust

rear tyres devoid of tread inner edge

Fail 16 Dec 2016 59,276 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brakes worn

rear exhaust joint rust

rear tyres devoid of tread inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2015 56,886 miles

all tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 3 Jan 2014 53,031 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 49,573 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 1 Aug 2012 49,362 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 46,039 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 46,039 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 39,156 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 32,774 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 25,654 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EJ55 KWM 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 EJ55 KWM, 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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What year was EJ55 KWM registered?

EJ55 KWM is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 19 November 2005.

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