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GK55 VBZ

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

90,646 mi
Last recorded90,646 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 VBZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2014 90,646 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light on

Pass 27 Dec 2013 87,154 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 87,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 76,452 miles

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

NEAR SIDE FRONT INDICATOR IS SLIGHTLY CRACKED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON MINIMMUM TRED DEPTH & ALSO WORN ON INNER EDGE & HAS A NAIL

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO MINIMMUM TRED & ALSO WORN ON INNER EDGE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON MINIMMUM TRED DEPTH

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 67,125 miles

Exhaust system rusty & corroded

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

Near side front tyre slight side wall damage

Play in near side & off side rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 28 Mar 2012 67,099 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust system rusty & corroded

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

Near side front tyre slight side wall damage

Play in near side & off side rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 30 Mar 2011 54,656 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 54,656 miles

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

both wiper blades splitting

Pass 6 Apr 2010 51,902 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 51,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 35,757 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 30,024 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 29,859 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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GK55 VBZ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue 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 GK55 VBZ, 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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GK55 VBZ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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