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EY05 CKU

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,118 mi
Last recorded109,118 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 CKU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2019 109,118 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative device broken (linkage seized /broken) lower arm to chassis. (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage broken away from suspension arm. (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill / sill end. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill / sill end. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear X2 nails in tyre.

both rear inner sills corroded.

both rear tyres on wear limit. change asap.

centre stop lamp not working.

corrosion in lower sills may extend behind sill covers. suspect o/s/r inner arch corroded.

Pass 21 Feb 2018 103,866 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leak power steering

Fail 20 Feb 2018 103,859 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leak power steering

Pass 15 Mar 2017 100,246 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Mar 2017 100,245 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 95,112 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 90,908 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 90,907 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 86,443 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2014 86,420 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 81,485 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 73,799 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 69,165 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust deteriated

nearside front wiper split

Pass 3 Jun 2009 58,111 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 58,111 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

handbrake lever near the limit of its travel.

Pass 27 Feb 2008 44,159 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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EY05 CKU is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EY05 CKU, 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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EY05 CKU is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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