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EF05 GYW

2005 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,217 mi
Last recorded76,217 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 GYW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 76,217 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 74,779 miles

various suspension components corroded and slight corrosion on chassis

Fail 12 Aug 2015 74,778 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

various suspension components corroded and slight corrosion on chassis

Pass 19 Sep 2013 72,527 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 72,527 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 67,279 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 67,169 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 53,133 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 53,133 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 45,030 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 39,884 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 1 Aug 2008 32,983 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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EF05 GYW is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EF05 GYW, 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 EF05 GYW registered?

EF05 GYW is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 August 2005.

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