MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,674 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
exhaust heatshield insecure
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
exhaust heatshield insecure
Nearside Front Tyre Side Wall Damaged
Offside Front Tyre Side Wall Perishing and Cracking
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)
Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8?
Based on 304,386 MOT tests across 25,254 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EK55 SZT is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 SZT, 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 SZT registered?
EK55 SZT is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 10 November 2005.
Is EK55 SZT safe to buy?
The MOT history for EK55 SZT shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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