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GL05 KAE

2005 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,816 mi
Last recorded83,816 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 KAE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2016 83,816 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 77,948 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 72,387 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 68,009 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 67,856 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 62,270 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 54,852 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 47,386 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 47,386 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 40,984 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 34,791 miles

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

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

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

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 KAE is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KAE, 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 KAE registered?

GL05 KAE is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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