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GP55 WYG

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,903 mi
Last recorded84,903 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 WYG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 84,903 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 83,269 miles

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)

front and rear pads starting to get low

o/s/r tyre wearing close to legal limit middle of tread

Fail 25 Nov 2013 83,261 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

front and rear pads starting to get low

o/s/r tyre wearing close to legal limit middle of tread

Fail 26 Nov 2012 70,031 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 70,031 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 59,949 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 47,193 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 38,982 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 29,323 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 WYG is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 GP55 WYG, 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 WYG registered?

GP55 WYG is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is GP55 WYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP55 WYG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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