2005 Mazda RX-8 2.6L Petrol · EY55 KLK
2005 Mazda RX-8 (2.6L, petrol). First registered 07 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 123,269 miles. MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA RX-8
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,269 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EY55 KLK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2026
- 123,269 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EY55 KLK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mazda Rx-8 (EY55 KLK) between October 2022 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounti”; “Offside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mountin”; “Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mountin”.
EY55 KLK Mileage History
- 19/10/2022108,880 mi
- 28/11/2023118,747 mi+9,867 mi
- 07/12/2023119,024 mi+277 mi
- 17/05/2025122,424 mi+3,400 mi
- 02/10/2026123,269 mi+845 mi
Average of roughly 3,640 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda RX-8
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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- Low Compression and Hot-Start FailureSerious
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- Ignition Coil Failure and Catalytic Converter DamageModerate
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- Rear Arch and Sill CorrosionSerious
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