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GP55 KAX

2005 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,936 mi
Last recorded36,936 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 KAX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 36,936 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 36,936 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 30,723 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 25,370 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 25,370 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 17,966 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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GP55 KAX is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GP55 KAX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GP55 KAX registered?

GP55 KAX is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is GP55 KAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP55 KAX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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