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GL54 TUV

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,198 mi
Last recorded121,198 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 TUV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 121,198 miles

EML LIGHT ON / both front tyres cutting out bad on edges / o/s/r tyre 2mm / sill covers fitted

n/s outer sill corroding x getting week / slight play in front drop links / corrosion on suspension units

Pass 22 Dec 2015 109,552 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 109,547 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 99,946 miles

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

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

Oil leak

engine management light illuminated

rear exhuast clamp deteriorated but system secure

Fail 19 Dec 2013 87,580 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light illuminated

rear exhuast clamp deteriorated

Pass 19 Dec 2013 87,580 miles

engine management light illuminated

rear exhuast clamp deteriorated

Pass 20 Dec 2012 76,129 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

emgome management light illuminated

Pass 5 Jan 2012 65,442 miles

engine management light illuminated

Pass 5 Jan 2011 54,802 miles

front brake discs pitted inner edges

Fail 30 Dec 2009 45,683 miles

Engine light on

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 45,683 miles

Engine light on

Pass 5 Jan 2009 36,326 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 23,931 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)

Oil leak

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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GL54 TUV is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TUV, 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 TUV registered?

GL54 TUV is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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