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GN55 LEJ

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,060 mi
Last recorded95,060 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN55 LEJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 95,060 miles

eng man light on

exhaust heatshield insecure

front number plate cracked , but secure

rear exhaust joint ,clamp corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2014 94,939 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

eng man light on

exhaust heatshield insecure

front number plate cracked , but secure

rear exhaust joint ,clamp corroded

Pass 22 May 2013 90,897 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 84,675 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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)

coolant level warning light on

Pass 13 Oct 2010 62,953 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Oct 2009 46,587 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 27,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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GN55 LEJ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GN55 LEJ, 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 GN55 LEJ registered?

GN55 LEJ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 12 October 2005.

Is GN55 LEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN55 LEJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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