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EY55 YXJ

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,515 mi
Last recorded88,515 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 88,515 miles

Front both front tyres worn on outer edges

Front pads low

oil leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 77,695 miles

Front tyres wearing edges

Nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 77,695 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front tyres wearing edges

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

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

Pass 29 May 2014 68,816 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 63,734 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 53,493 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 53,493 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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 14 May 2011 51,589 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 45,319 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 30,427 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 18,048 miles

Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 18,048 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
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EY55 YXJ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue 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 YXJ, 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 YXJ registered?

EY55 YXJ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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