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GP54 CVT

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,296 mi
Last recorded88,296 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP54 CVT
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 88,296 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all welding covered by subatance unable to check properly-rear brakes slightly-binding

engine management light on-exhaust corroded and slightly blowing-x2 inner sills corroded-oil leak,due to oil leak unable to check components properly-wishbone bushes slightly perished-outer sills corroded-o/s/r brake biding

Fail 11 Mar 2015 88,296 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine management light on-exhaust corroded and slightly blowing-x2 inner sills corroded-oil leak,due to oil leak unable to check components properly-wishbone bushes slightly perished-outer sills corroded-o/s/r brake biding

Pass 9 Jan 2014 88,032 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 85,248 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 81,890 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 74,331 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)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 60,097 miles

rear numberplate poor

Pass 7 Jan 2009 43,293 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 43,290 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 32,917 miles

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

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

stone chip screen zone b 15 mm

Fail 10 Jan 2008 32,917 miles

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

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

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

stone chip screen zone b 15 mm

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 CVT is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GP54 CVT, 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 GP54 CVT registered?

GP54 CVT is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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