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EK55 OVM

2005 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

50,033 mi
Last recorded50,033 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 OVM
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 50,033 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 47,509 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel tank has been scuffed / slight damage

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2019 47,509 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel tank has been scuffed / slight damage

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 42,639 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 42,636 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability droplink come apart (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2017 36,842 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 33,782 miles

oil leak at front of vehicle

Pass 21 Aug 2015 29,529 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 29,529 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 25,271 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 19,828 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 19,828 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 15,978 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)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 13,987 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 12,130 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 12,130 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 9,638 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 7,348 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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EK55 OVM is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Black 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 EK55 OVM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK55 OVM registered?

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

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