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GN55 LFD

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

94,882 mi
Last recorded94,882 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 94,882 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 82,072 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 62,984 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 60,349 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

damage to front number plate

Pass 1 Jun 2018 56,301 miles

Offside Repeater lens missing. Not showing white light

Pass 6 Jun 2017 52,389 miles

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

front tyres starting to perish

offside side repeater lense missing

Fail 2 Jun 2017 52,385 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front tyres starting to perish

offside side repeater lense missing

Pass 1 Jun 2016 48,260 miles

front tyres starting to perish

slight damage to offside side repeater

Pass 27 May 2015 44,366 miles

slight damage to offside side repeater and front wing

Pass 30 May 2014 40,503 miles

damage to offside front wing

damage to offside side repeater

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 30 May 2013 35,705 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 35,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear pads getting low.

Pass 6 Jun 2012 30,110 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 30,110 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 26,269 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 22,035 miles

advise salight misting of oil on n/s/r shock absorber

Pass 4 Dec 2008 17,299 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)

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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GN55 LFD is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LFD, 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 LFD registered?

GN55 LFD is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 8 November 2005.

Is GN55 LFD safe to buy?

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