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DE55 GAX

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,180 mi
Last recorded39,180 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 GAX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 39,180 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 39,172 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 37,555 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 32,784 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 27,821 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 22,377 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 16,864 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 16,864 miles

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

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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DE55 GAX is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 DE55 GAX, 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 DE55 GAX registered?

DE55 GAX is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 6 October 2005.

Is DE55 GAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE55 GAX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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