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GK05 EHO

2005 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,372 mi
Last recorded73,372 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 EHO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 73,372 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 68,789 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 68,788 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 62,890 miles

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.

Fail 23 Aug 2013 62,851 miles

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.

Pass 23 Aug 2012 54,721 miles

front disc pads appear low on offside.

rear tyres worn close to wear indicator bars.

Fail 22 Aug 2012 54,721 miles

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.

Pass 20 Aug 2011 48,452 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 43,645 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 43,645 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 37,415 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 37,410 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 29,117 miles

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

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 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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