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GK05 BTX

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

57,539 mi
Last recorded57,539 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 BTX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2014 57,539 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 55,507 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 52,354 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 41,755 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

age cracking to all four tyres

check tracking

slight feathering to o/s/f inner tyre

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2010 33,574 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 33,574 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 28,257 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 23,393 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 20,296 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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GK05 BTX 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 88.9%.

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 GK05 BTX, 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 GK05 BTX registered?

GK05 BTX is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 April 2005.

Is GK05 BTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK05 BTX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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