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EY55 KKV

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,668 mi
Last recorded67,668 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 KKV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2013 67,668 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 62,695 miles

BOTH FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK ARMS WORN

Pass 20 May 2011 54,697 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 46,496 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 46,494 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 36,803 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 28,402 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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EY55 KKV is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EY55 KKV, 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 KKV registered?

EY55 KKV is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 6 October 2005.

Is EY55 KKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY55 KKV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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