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EY55 KLK

2005 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,424 mi
Last recorded122,424 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 KLK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 122,424 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 119,024 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 118,747 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 108,880 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 100,303 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 89,570 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 76,821 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jun 2019 76,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 66,095 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 59,022 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 59,022 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)

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 28 May 2016 51,015 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 46,143 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 44,827 miles

rear exhaust bracket broke

Fail 25 Jun 2014 44,827 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

rear exhaust bracket broke

Pass 17 Jun 2013 41,156 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 36,302 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2011 29,717 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 22,278 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wipers poor

Pass 22 May 2009 18,195 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre tread depth wearing low(2.5mm)

offside rear tyre tread depth wearing low(3mm)

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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EY55 KLK is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KLK, 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 KLK registered?

EY55 KLK is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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