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D18 YRD

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,287 mi
Last recorded83,287 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD18 YRD
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012 83,287 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 62,722 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 62,722 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 55,878 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 55,878 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 44,959 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 44,959 miles

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

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

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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D18 YRD is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 D18 YRD, 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 D18 YRD registered?

D18 YRD is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 22 September 2005.

Is D18 YRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D18 YRD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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