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EY55 KOU

2005 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

94,153 mi
Last recorded94,153 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 KOU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 94,153 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2024 94,153 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 82,980 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 75,988 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2020 62,364 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 59,764 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 59,764 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 57,387 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 54,617 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 50,460 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 45,833 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 45,833 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 41,604 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 41,604 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 36,241 miles

N/S/R Tyre cut on outside wall.

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 30,101 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 26,637 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 23,858 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 20,248 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 KOU is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KOU, 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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EY55 KOU is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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