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FG55 GXK

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

46,690 mi
Last recorded46,690 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 GXK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 46,690 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 46,112 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 45,409 miles

Front pads worn

Rear pads worn

Pass 27 Aug 2015 43,960 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 41,648 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 38,178 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 38,178 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 37,158 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 36,224 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 33,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 3 Oct 2009 30,848 miles

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 5 Sep 2008 27,721 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 27,721 miles

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

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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FG55 GXK is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FG55 GXK, 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 FG55 GXK registered?

FG55 GXK is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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