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GL05 YFS

2005 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

87,441 mi
Last recorded87,441 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 YFS
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 87,441 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside waxoyled

Fail 18 May 2021 87,441 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 86,332 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 83,886 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 81,179 miles

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)

Fail 31 May 2017 81,179 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 75,656 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 75,656 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 66,181 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 59,174 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2014 59,174 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 51,474 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 51,474 miles

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)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 48,494 miles

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)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 48,494 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 43,066 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 39,937 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 30,488 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 24,845 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 24,842 miles

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?

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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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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What year was GL05 YFS registered?

GL05 YFS is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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