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EX55 SWW

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

21,224 mi
Last recorded21,224 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 SWW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 21,224 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 21,107 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2025 21,107 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 21,049 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2024 21,049 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 20,461 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2023 20,461 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 19,108 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 17,949 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 16,620 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 15,154 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 14,519 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 13,368 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 13,362 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 12,973 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 12,809 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 11,426 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 11,195 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 6 Jan 2011 10,981 miles

handbrake lever allmost at the end of its travel o/s/r & n/s/r tyres are low on tread

Pass 22 Oct 2009 9,558 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 9,558 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 6,673 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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EX55 SWW is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EX55 SWW, 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 EX55 SWW registered?

EX55 SWW is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 8 September 2005.

Is EX55 SWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 SWW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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