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EY55 CJZ

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

90,549 mi
Last recorded90,549 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 CJZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2015 90,549 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 90,549 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 83,062 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 79,208 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat shield loose

offside front headlamp washer missing / damaged and nearside front headlamp washer inoperative

oil contamination found on dip stick

Fail 4 Feb 2013 79,208 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat shield loose

offside front headlamp washer missing / damaged and nearside front headlamp washer inoperative

oil contamination found on dip stick

Pass 8 Feb 2012 73,521 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 73,391 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 66,374 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2011 66,374 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 53,790 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

drivers seat belt slightly marked,shut in door

front and rear inner brake pads wearing low

front wipers splitting

rear tyre treads wearing low

Fail 15 Dec 2009 53,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

rear tyre treads wearing low

Pass 9 Feb 2009 41,444 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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EY55 CJZ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EY55 CJZ, 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 EY55 CJZ registered?

EY55 CJZ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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