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WG55 XGZ

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,823 mi
Last recorded32,823 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 XGZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2013 32,823 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 27,879 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 24,053 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 19,748 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 19,747 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 14,756 miles

both front tyres cracking

Fail 27 Feb 2009 14,756 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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)

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

both front tyres cracking

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
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WG55 XGZ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WG55 XGZ, 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 WG55 XGZ registered?

WG55 XGZ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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