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GL54 KXM

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,291 mi
Last recorded106,291 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 KXM
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 106,291 miles

rear pads worn

slight blow rear exhaust

Pass 30 Jul 2014 103,418 miles

centre exhaust fouling body

off side rear brake pipe bent

Fail 30 Jul 2014 103,418 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

centre exhaust fouling body

off side rear brake pipe bent

Pass 31 Jul 2013 99,692 miles

engine management light on

no headlamp washers fitted

radiator leaking

Fail 24 Jul 2013 99,690 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

engine management light on

radiator leaking

Pass 2 Jul 2012 95,322 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 87,653 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 87,653 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 71,413 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 19 Jan 2009 62,047 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jan 2008 54,147 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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GL54 KXM 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 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 GL54 KXM, 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 GL54 KXM registered?

GL54 KXM is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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