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DE55 GCU

2005 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,242 mi
Last recorded24,242 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 GCU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 24,242 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 23,220 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 22,297 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 21,541 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 20,832 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 19,324 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 19,324 miles

Nearside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury MIRROR HEAD( TEMP. REPAIR ) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 18,355 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 18,355 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2018 17,611 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 16,700 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 15,702 miles

All brake pads getting close to limit

Both front tyres close to limit on inner edges

Both rear tyres very close to limit on inner edges

Pass 23 Feb 2015 13,274 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 12,348 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 12,348 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 10,758 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 9,150 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 8,378 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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DE55 GCU is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GCU, 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 GCU registered?

DE55 GCU is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is DE55 GCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE55 GCU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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