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EY55 KPA

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,055 mi
Last recorded86,055 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 86,055 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2016 83,097 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 83,097 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 73,994 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe broken nearside (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 65,812 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 57,444 miles

Brake disc inner faces rusty

Pass 5 Sep 2012 49,993 miles

All brake discs pitted.

Fail 4 Sep 2012 49,993 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

All brake discs pitted.

Pass 13 Oct 2010 38,346 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 38,346 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 24,819 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 14,040 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 KPA 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 KPA, 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 KPA registered?

EY55 KPA is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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