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GP54 CVR

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,485 mi
Last recorded112,485 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP54 CVR
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 112,485 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 107,644 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering has a slight variation, o/s to n/s effort, found on lock test.

Fail 15 Mar 2021 107,644 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to centre joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SMOOTH ON INNER AREA (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering has a slight variation, o/s to n/s effort, found on lock test.

Pass 12 Mar 2020 103,536 miles

Front O/S & N/S Tyres, tread depth low on inner areas.

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering has a slight variation in effort required o/s to n/s.

Fail 11 Mar 2020 103,512 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front O/S & N/S Tyres, tread depth low on inner areas.

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering has a slight variation in effort required o/s to n/s.

Pass 12 Mar 2019 98,256 miles

EML on

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 98,256 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

EML on

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 90,764 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 May 2018 90,764 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2017 77,742 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2017 77,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

under trays fitted

Pass 13 May 2016 72,128 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 71,735 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 71,695 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Light stonechip damage in zone"A".

Pass 2 Dec 2013 70,567 miles

offside & nearside front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Fail 2 Dec 2013 70,567 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside & nearside front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 5 Dec 2012 67,600 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 63,736 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 63,736 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 53,957 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 42,495 miles

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

nearside front brake hose twisted

Fail 4 Jan 2010 42,495 miles

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

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

nearside front brake hose twisted

Pass 9 Jan 2009 33,361 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 24,472 miles

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

Fail 15 Jan 2008 247,472 miles

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

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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GP54 CVR is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GP54 CVR, 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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GP54 CVR is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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