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EK54 WFU

2005 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,772 mi
Last recorded76,772 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 WFU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 76,772 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (3.5.1i)

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

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

boot doesn't open

underbody general corrosion

Fail 2 Apr 2016 76,772 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective broken leg next to wishbone (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low nearside front (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (3.5.1i)

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

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

boot doesn't open

underbody general corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2015 70,556 miles

Wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Jan 2014 68,965 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 62,911 miles

exhaust bracket corroded

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

nearside wiper blade

Pass 9 Feb 2012 58,571 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 53,068 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 47,457 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 47,457 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 39,994 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 31,757 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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EK54 WFU is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EK54 WFU, 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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EK54 WFU is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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