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EY05 XMZ

2005 Mazda RX-8

Green Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

70,035 mi
Last recorded70,035 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 XMZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 70,035 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 69,954 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 69,937 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2022 69,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight dim (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 64,149 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 61,577 miles

Front Pipe of exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 59,119 miles

Rear Silencer of exhaust clamp corroded and insecure

Pass 13 Aug 2018 52,772 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 46,340 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 37,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads both sides on limit at time of test (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 37,648 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads both sides on limit at time of test (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 33,080 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 31,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre perished in tread grooves

some moisture inside rear light units

Fail 18 Aug 2014 31,250 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

some moisture inside rear light units

Pass 23 Jan 2014 30,496 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 30,494 miles

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 28,444 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)

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

offside engine mount

Pass 5 Mar 2012 26,931 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)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 26,931 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)

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)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 25,274 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 25,274 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 22,893 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 17,838 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 29 Feb 2008 15,070 miles

unable to see con dition of brake pads

Fail 29 Feb 2008 15,070 miles

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

unable to see con dition of brake pads

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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EY05 XMZ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Green with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 XMZ, 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 EY05 XMZ registered?

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

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