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YD05 GVY

2005 Mazda RX8

Black Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,280 mi
Last recorded33,280 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX844,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 GVY
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2012 33,280 miles

center brake light inop

Pass 27 Jun 2011 30,276 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)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 30,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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 29 Jun 2010 26,218 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 26,173 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)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 20,122 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 15,947 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda RX8?

Based on 3,515 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,795
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 183
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 87
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 70
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YD05 GVY is a 2005 Mazda RX8 in Black with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Mazda RX8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 44,874 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 RX8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YD05 GVY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Mazda RX8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YD05 GVY registered?

YD05 GVY is a 2005 Mazda RX8, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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