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EX05 YGZ

2005 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

40,768 mi
Last recorded40,768 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 YGZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2014 40,768 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 38,390 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 36,098 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 36,097 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 33,129 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 33,129 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 29,134 miles

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

front brake pads are low

Pass 2 Jan 2009 23,401 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 17,809 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 26 Mar 2008 17,809 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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)

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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EX05 YGZ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EX05 YGZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX05 YGZ registered?

EX05 YGZ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is EX05 YGZ safe to buy?

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