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EK55 GYG

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

45,318 mi
Last recorded45,318 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 GYG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 45,318 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 39,017 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 34,526 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 34,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 33,393 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 31,739 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 30,555 miles

o/s/f inner brake pad worn

Pass 25 Mar 2013 26,904 miles

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

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Mar 2012 24,968 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 22,833 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 19,322 miles

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

both front tyres starting to crack in tread lines.

Pass 13 Sep 2008 15,815 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 GYG 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 91.7%.

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 GYG, 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 GYG registered?

EK55 GYG is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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