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BK05 GZP

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,770 mi
Last recorded48,770 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 GZP
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 48,770 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 43,193 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 41,668 miles

rattle exhaust.

Fail 7 Jul 2017 41,653 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 40,416 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 39,559 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 787 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 38,132 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 35,976 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 35,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 33,205 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front and rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 4 Jun 2010 31,091 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 29,136 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 25,926 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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BK05 GZP is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BK05 GZP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK05 GZP registered?

BK05 GZP is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for BK05 GZP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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