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GP55 WKF

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

42,194 mi
Last recorded42,194 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 WKF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 42,194 miles

Front SUBFRAME CORROADED

Fail 5 Jan 2019 42,184 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front SUBFRAME RUSTY

Nearside Rear SUSPENSION ARMS RUSTY

Offside Rear SUSPENSION ARMS RUSTY

Rear SUBFRAME RUSTY

Fail 3 Jan 2019 42,181 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front SUBFRAME RUSTY

Nearside Rear SUSPENSION ARMS RUSTY

Offside Rear SUSPENSION ARMS RUSTY

Rear SUBFRAME RUSTY

Pass 19 Aug 2015 41,855 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre perished but no cords showing

o/s/f tyre cut but no cords showing

Fail 19 Aug 2015 41,855 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre perished but no cords showing

o/s/f tyre cut but no cords showing

Pass 5 Aug 2014 39,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coollant light on

Fail 5 Aug 2014 39,945 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coollant light on

Pass 30 Jan 2012 39,941 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jan 2012 39,941 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 36,347 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 30,278 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 30,272 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 24,742 miles

Nearside Front 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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GP55 WKF is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 WKF, 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 GP55 WKF registered?

GP55 WKF is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 17 December 2005.

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