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GV05 YVT

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,937 mi
Last recorded80,937 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 YVT
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 80,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

nearside front wheel slightly binding

Pass 24 Feb 2017 73,962 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 79,361 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated button faulty (3.1.3c)

Fail 31 Dec 2016 79,239 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested Exhaust emitting smoke (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine management light on during test

Pass 12 May 2016 78,473 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 78,457 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 17 Apr 2015 76,800 miles

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 7 Jun 2013 71,184 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 71,183 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 66,013 miles

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread

rear pads low

Pass 31 Jan 2011 63,508 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 63,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 48,473 miles

near side front and off side front tyre wearing on inner and outter edge

Fail 5 Jan 2010 48,473 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

near side front and off side front tyre wearing on inner and outter edge

Pass 15 Aug 2009 46,577 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 33,896 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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GV05 YVT is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GV05 YVT, 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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GV05 YVT is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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