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YA05 HMV

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

62,231 mi
Last recorded62,231 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 HMV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 62,231 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 60,015 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 58,091 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 91,214 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 65,134 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 63,270 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 61,659 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 56,990 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 56,990 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 51,535 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 51,535 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s and n/s front wipers split

Pass 26 Aug 2010 46,647 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 46,647 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 43,878 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 40,754 miles

front and rear brake pads appear worn, advise wheel removal for further inspection.

front brake discs corroded/worn.

Pass 9 Jul 2008 39,875 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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YA05 HMV is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YA05 HMV, 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 YA05 HMV registered?

YA05 HMV is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 11 August 2005.

Is YA05 HMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA05 HMV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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