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EY54 HSE

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,909 mi
Last recorded86,909 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY54 HSE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2016 86,909 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill section (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill section (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

interior mirror missing

Pass 28 Nov 2014 78,596 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 74,820 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 74,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 72,033 miles

front tyres wearing on in sides

Pass 18 Nov 2011 61,741 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 61,732 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 51,165 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 43,590 miles

Handbrake travel long.

Fail 14 Oct 2009 43,590 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Handbrake travel long.

Pass 6 Mar 2009 38,802 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 38,276 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 30,153 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)

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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EY54 HSE is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EY54 HSE, 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 EY54 HSE registered?

EY54 HSE is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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