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GL55 FAA

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,871 mi
Last recorded48,871 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 FAA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 48,871 miles

Front number plate deterioated but not effecting visabillity

Rear lamps condensated but not effecting visibillity

Pass 20 Sep 2013 46,333 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 43,186 miles

slight play in rear anti roll bar D bushes

Fail 13 Sep 2012 43,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

slight play in rear anti roll bar D bushes

Pass 26 Sep 2011 37,494 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 37,494 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 30,199 miles

advise front wiper blades split

Fail 1 Oct 2010 30,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

advise front wiper blades split

Pass 29 Sep 2008 17,530 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise offside front and nearside front wipers split

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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GL55 FAA is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GL55 FAA, 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 GL55 FAA registered?

GL55 FAA is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is GL55 FAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL55 FAA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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