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EY55 KMK

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,759 mi
Last recorded69,759 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2012
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2012 69,759 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 60,072 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 60,072 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 50,859 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 41,538 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2008 31,016 miles

bad condensation o/s rear lamp lens

chunk out of n/s front tyre outer wall ok as it is on reinforced thick part of the tyre

small metal bracket under car bent o/s also car has been bottemed out as sratches on fuel tank cover and o/s chassis rail

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 KMK is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 KMK, 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 KMK registered?

EY55 KMK is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is EY55 KMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY55 KMK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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