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GL05 KDO

2005 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,268 mi
Last recorded66,268 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 66,268 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2018 66,268 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 May 2017 61,433 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 61,387 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable arm as marked (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall as marked (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 58,128 miles

engine light on

Pass 14 Apr 2015 54,658 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 52,170 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 51,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on inner edges. under-trays fitted & covers.

Pass 1 Nov 2011 47,376 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 44,327 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 43,494 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 33,867 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
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GL05 KDO is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KDO, 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 KDO registered?

GL05 KDO is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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