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DN54 YTY

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,134 mi
Last recorded79,134 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 YTY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 79,134 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

engine covers fitted

front and rear brakes slight fluctuation

front tyres low on inner edges

sill covers fitted

slight corrosion inner sills

slight corrosion outer sills

Fail 19 Oct 2016 79,133 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

engine covers fitted

front and rear brakes slight fluctuation

front tyres low on inner edges

sill covers fitted

slight corrosion inner sills

slight corrosion outer sills

Fail 17 Dec 2013 78,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 78,890 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 2 Jan 2013 72,258 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 63,782 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 55,300 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 55,300 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 44,885 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 33,019 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 22,095 miles

rear tyres,slight rippling of tread,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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DN54 YTY is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DN54 YTY, 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 DN54 YTY registered?

DN54 YTY is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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