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EY05 ARX

2005 Mazda RX8

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

45,570 mi
Last recorded45,570 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX844,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 ARX
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 45,570 miles

Nearside and offside front brake discs pitted

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 44,351 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 44,351 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 May 2012 39,853 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 39,853 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 36,380 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 31,159 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 24,239 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 22,583 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda RX8?

Based on 3,515 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,795
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 183
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 87
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 70
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EY05 ARX is a 2005 Mazda RX8 in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 Mazda RX8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 44,874 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda RX8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EY05 ARX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Mazda RX8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EY05 ARX registered?

EY05 ARX is a 2005 Mazda RX8, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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