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FD05 YLK

2005 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,386 mi
Last recorded76,386 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2011
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 YLK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2011 76,386 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 76,386 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 69,687 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 52,567 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 39,705 miles

offside rear tyre has cuts on the inner side wall

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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FD05 YLK is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FD05 YLK, 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 FD05 YLK registered?

FD05 YLK is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is FD05 YLK safe to buy?

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