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DU05 GKO

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

75,679 mi
Last recorded75,679 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 GKO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 75,679 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills.

Fail 3 Sep 2014 75,679 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills.

Pass 26 Jul 2013 73,352 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edgea

Fail 26 Jul 2013 73,352 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edgea

Pass 26 Jul 2012 66,509 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 66,509 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 61,500 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing inside edge and cracking

Pass 3 Jul 2010 56,151 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2010 56,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 50,876 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 50,876 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 50,860 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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DU05 GKO 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 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DU05 GKO, 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 DU05 GKO registered?

DU05 GKO is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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