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EU54 VRC

2005 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,167 mi
Last recorded69,167 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 VRC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 69,167 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 65,467 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 55,676 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 51,806 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2015 46,759 miles

Eml light on

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

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)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 46,758 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Eml light on

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

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 25 Sep 2014 37,044 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 32,529 miles

wipers smearing

Pass 25 Aug 2011 29,158 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 25,125 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 25,117 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 20,863 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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EU54 VRC is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 EU54 VRC, 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 EU54 VRC registered?

EU54 VRC is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 25 January 2005.

Is EU54 VRC safe to buy?

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