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EK55 GXS

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,252 mi
Last recorded74,252 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 GXS
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2011 74,252 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 74,250 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 54,691 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 44,640 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
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EK55 GXS is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EK55 GXS, 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 EK55 GXS registered?

EK55 GXS is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is EK55 GXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK55 GXS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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