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GK05 EXB

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,060 mi
Last recorded48,060 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 48,060 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Fail 9 Jun 2017 47,942 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint BROKEN (2.4.G.2)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Pass 28 May 2016 36,337 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 33,668 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 30,391 miles

front discs starting to corrode(inner surface)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 27,727 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 25,370 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 22,982 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 19,846 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 14,191 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 14,191 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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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GK05 EXB 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 81.8%.

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 EXB, 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 EXB registered?

GK05 EXB is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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