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GV55 OGP

2005 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,220 mi
Last recorded34,220 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 OGP
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 34,220 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front no door check strap

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Jun 2025 30,276 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 25,858 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 25,041 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 24,248 miles

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2022 24,235 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 22,157 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 21,942 miles

rear pads getting low 3mm

Pass 16 Nov 2019 21,489 miles

head lamp lenses deteriorating, cleaned

Fail 16 Nov 2019 21,489 miles

Windscreen washer not working put water in washers (3.5 (a))

head lamp lenses deteriorating, cleaned

Pass 10 Nov 2018 20,867 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

head lamp aims just meets criteria, (cleaned lenses)

Pass 2 Nov 2017 20,000 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 20,000 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 19,047 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 18,324 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 18,322 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 17,713 miles

both front tyres cracking

n/s/f tyre getting low on tread

Pass 26 Oct 2013 16,662 miles

n/s/f tyre outer edge low

Pass 24 Oct 2012 15,676 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Oct 2012 15,671 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Oct 2011 14,016 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre nailed

n/s/r tyre on limit, just meets criteria

o/s/f tyre nailed

o/s/r tyre getting close to limit on tread

rear seat belt not checked, child seat fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2011 14,016 miles

n/s/r tyre nailed

n/s/r tyre on limit, just meets criteria

o/s/f tyre nailed

o/s/r tyre getting close to limit on tread

rear seat belt not checked, child seat fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2010 12,893 miles

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 9,653 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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GV55 OGP is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OGP, 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 GV55 OGP registered?

GV55 OGP is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is GV55 OGP safe to buy?

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