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EU05 GNJ

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,054 mi
Last recorded81,054 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 GNJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 81,054 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 78,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust clamp very corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2012 75,023 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges almost through to rienforcement

Fail 28 Feb 2012 75,021 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges almost through to rienforcement

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Pass 25 Feb 2011 68,806 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust clamp very corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2010 61,280 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 55,986 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 49,462 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2008 49,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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 GNJ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EU05 GNJ, 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 EU05 GNJ registered?

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

Is EU05 GNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU05 GNJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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