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EK05 UXP

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,271 mi
Last recorded67,271 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 UXP
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 67,271 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump gasket has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2022 57,703 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 52,267 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 46,501 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 46,497 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 43,689 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 43,603 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 38,720 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 35,793 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 33,248 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 30,303 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 30,286 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 27,385 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)

front tyres worn on inner edges (bald)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 24,614 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 24,614 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

cracks front tyres

Pass 21 Apr 2012 20,615 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut nearside rear tyre not showing cord

Pass 23 Apr 2011 17,799 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 15,857 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 13,850 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 10,973 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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EK05 UXP is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EK05 UXP, 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 EK05 UXP registered?

EK05 UXP is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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