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EU05 GMZ

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

68,669 mi
Last recorded68,669 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 GMZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2026 68,669 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 68,120 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to limit towards centre

Pass 20 Jun 2024 65,328 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 65,318 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside front outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside rear inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside front outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside rear inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 60,958 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 60,880 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

part of outer sills covered

Pass 23 Mar 2022 56,646 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

exhaust system corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2022 56,639 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2020 54,654 miles

coolant leak

small chip in front screen

Pass 1 May 2019 53,153 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 53,135 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 49,925 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 49,916 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 47,627 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 47,522 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Jan 2016 44,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From both tailpipes (7.1.2)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Dec 2014 41,798 miles

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 23 Dec 2014 41,798 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 38,022 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 38,022 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 33,856 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 30,769 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 26,093 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 21,382 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 16,374 miles

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

both rear tyres getting low

off side front perished

Pass 29 Feb 2008 13,763 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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EU05 GMZ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 EU05 GMZ, 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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EU05 GMZ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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