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GP54 KMG

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

99,190 mi
Last recorded99,190 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2015 99,190 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)

Windscreen wipers in poor condition.

Fail 2 Feb 2015 99,190 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)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wipers in poor condition.

Pass 27 Jan 2014 85,898 miles

both rear tyres on the legal limit.

center to rear exhuast securing clamp corroded and split. no gas leak or insecurity

Fail 8 Jan 2014 85,891 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre unevenly worn and on the legal limit.

rear brake disc lipped and corroded.

Pass 26 Jan 2013 69,716 miles

exhaust corroded

front disc edges corroded

rear disc edges corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2012 51,735 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)

rear brake pads look low

Pass 29 Jan 2011 32,736 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 32,736 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2010 19,195 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 19,195 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 29 Jan 2009 14,231 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 14,220 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 10,727 miles

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 KMG is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KMG, 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 KMG registered?

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

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