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EY55 KMG

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,734 mi
Last recorded79,734 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 KMG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 79,734 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 79,080 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective warning lamp on + front device missing (1.7.2)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

engine management light on

Pass 30 Sep 2015 70,329 miles

all tyres shoeing wear

Pass 4 Oct 2014 67,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Sep 2013 63,148 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 62,119 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 57,928 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 57,928 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 53,535 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 42,150 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 31,244 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 31,244 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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 KMG is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KMG, 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 KMG registered?

EY55 KMG is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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