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EY05 XNL

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,278 mi
Last recorded90,278 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 90,278 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low and nearside front inner pad close to 1.5mm limit (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

nearside front brake hose in poor condition possibly slightly twisted

nearside rear tyre valve deteriorating

Fail 27 Sep 2017 90,275 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low and nearside front inner pad close to 1.5mm limit (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

nearside front brake hose in poor condition possibly slightly twisted

nearside rear tyre valve deteriorating

offside rear inner sidelight not working

Pass 11 May 2016 87,088 miles

front brake pads low

rear brake pads low and dragging

rear suspension nearside anti roll bar drop link joints gaiters in poor condition

Fail 11 May 2016 87,088 miles

rear brake pads low and dragging

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads low

rear suspension nearside anti roll bar drop link joints gaiters in poor condition

Pass 5 May 2015 77,897 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 68,209 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 60,205 miles

All lights slightly condensated inside

Pass 29 Feb 2012 51,804 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 41,833 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 36,662 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 36,662 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 23,236 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 15,989 miles

both rear tyres close to wear bars

n/s/f tyre rim protector seal cut on outside

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 XNL is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EY05 XNL, 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 XNL registered?

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

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