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EY05 BWE

2006 Mazda RX8

Black Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

31,780 mi
Last recorded31,780 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX845,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 BWE
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 31,780 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 17 Jun 2014 31,780 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Jun 2013 24,163 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 22,377 miles

cut to wall n/s/f tyre

eml lamp on

exhaust rubbers worn mid section

Pass 14 Jun 2012 22,377 miles

cut to tyre wall n/s/f

Pass 5 Jul 2011 21,930 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cut to wall n/s/f tyre

Pass 21 Jan 2010 15,345 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)

handbrake has slight travel

Fail 21 Jan 2010 15,316 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

handbrake has slight travel

Pass 9 Feb 2009 11,501 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

could not see brake pads

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 BWE is a 2006 Mazda RX8 in Black with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2006 Mazda RX8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 45,528 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 RX8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EY05 BWE, 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 20 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 BWE registered?

EY05 BWE is a 2006 Mazda RX8, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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