MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,441 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
underside waxoyled
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure bolt missing from rail (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
underside waxoyled
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Both headlamps slightly deteriorated
Both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges
Cuts in both front tyres and NSR tyre
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Both headlamps slightly deteriorated
Both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges
Cuts in both front tyres and NSR tyre
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
engine covers fitted
front wiper poor clearing
front's and nearside rear tyres cut in sidewalls(size 225/40/18
headlamp units slight deteriorated
offside front brake slight binding
rear shock absorbers damp
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement wheel rotation/brake binding (3.5.1k)
engine covers fitted
front wiper poor clearing
front's and nearside rear tyres cut in sidewalls(size 225/40/18
headlamp units slight deteriorated
rear shock absorbers damp
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front and rear tyres cut in walls
offside front tyre cut in walls
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
sill trims
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
sill trims
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle has damage to o/s/front
front auto head lamp adjuster damaged(on n/s/f suspension)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle has damage to o/s/front
front auto head lamp adjuster damaged(on n/s/f suspension)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front number plate cracked
o/s/r. mudflap loose
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8?
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GL05 YFS is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 GL05 YFS, 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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GL05 YFS is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 July 2005.
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