MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,372 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
advancing corrosion to offside rear sill may need attention later on.
exhaust blowing slightly.
rear exhaust clamp corroded.
rear subframe and nearside rear suspension arm slightly bent:- recommend attention.
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
advancing corrosion to offside rear sill may need attention later on.
exhaust blowing slightly.
front brake discs worn.
rear exhaust clamp corroded.
rear subframe and nearside rear suspension arm slightly bent:- recommend attention.
front disc pads appear low on offside.
rear tyres worn close to wear indicator bars.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
front disc pads appear low on offside.
rear tyres worn close to wear indicator bars.
Nearside Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
advise brake pad check as cannot see from outside
rear brakes slow to release
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8?
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GK05 EHO is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 GK05 EHO, 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 EHO registered?
GK05 EHO is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 March 2005.
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