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GP55 WKZ

2005 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

64,607 mi
Last recorded64,607 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 WKZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 64,607 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 62,125 miles

Offside Rear parking brake only just met limits

Fail 13 Nov 2015 62,125 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear parking brake only just met limits

Pass 29 Jan 2013 59,667 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four tyres have scuffed outer sidewalls

battery is insecure

engine management light is illuminated, indicating a fault

n/s rear tyre has a small cut in outer sidewall

Fail 29 Jan 2013 59,667 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four tyres have scuffed outer sidewalls

battery is insecure

engine management light is illuminated, indicating a fault

n/s rear tyre has a small cut in outer sidewall

Pass 4 Feb 2012 53,710 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

engine light on

Fail 21 Jan 2012 53,696 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

engine light on

Pass 21 Jan 2011 46,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 37,990 miles

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

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Jan 2010 37,988 miles

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

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

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

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Jan 2009 27,513 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 27,513 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 WKZ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WKZ, 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 WKZ registered?

GP55 WKZ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is GP55 WKZ safe to buy?

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