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EU05 GNZ

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

90,864 mi
Last recorded90,864 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 90,864 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 90,503 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 89,513 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 84,178 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 78,114 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 67,070 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 57,193 miles

Damage to splash shield o/s/f

Fail 18 Feb 2011 57,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Damage to splash shield o/s/f

Front wiper blades split but still clearing screen.

Pass 31 Mar 2010 47,873 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 41,496 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 35,310 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
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EU05 GNZ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GNZ, 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 EU05 GNZ registered?

EU05 GNZ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is EU05 GNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU05 GNZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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