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GV55 EHB

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,599 mi
Last recorded72,599 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 EHB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2021 72,599 miles

Front Both front suspension corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both also corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both also corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Under the vehicle has spared with underseal

Fail 17 Apr 2021 72,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Both front suspension corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both also corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both also corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Under the vehicle has spared with underseal

Pass 17 Aug 2018 71,925 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 70,579 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 64,414 miles

Engine bay covers fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Jan 2016 58,619 miles

Engine bay covers fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Feb 2015 52,660 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 46,229 miles

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)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 46,223 miles

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

Offside Rear 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)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 42,120 miles

all tyres worn on inner edge

nearside wiper blade split

Fail 27 Sep 2011 36,936 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 36,936 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Sep 2010 31,463 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 25,916 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 19,839 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges.

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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GV55 EHB is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GV55 EHB, 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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GV55 EHB is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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