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GL05 JZR

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

76,226 mi
Last recorded76,226 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 JZR
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 76,226 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 76,226 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 70,435 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover split

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover split

Fail 6 May 2025 70,435 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover split

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover split

Pass 10 May 2024 64,393 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner sill slight corrosion

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 60,232 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2023 60,232 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2022 55,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2021 50,488 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2020 45,688 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2020 45,686 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 42,674 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 42,674 miles

Headlamp aim too high both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 42,659 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 41,138 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 39,640 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 37,668 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 36,294 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 33,980 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 31,810 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 29,515 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 27,496 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 25,783 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 23,747 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 20,991 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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GL05 JZR is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GL05 JZR, 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 GL05 JZR registered?

GL05 JZR is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 11 June 2005.

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