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YF03 GSL

2005 Mazda RX8

Yellow Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,948 mi
Last recorded72,948 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX844,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 GSL
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 72,948 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rearsection (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2015 70,226 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 7 Apr 2014 67,647 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 May 2013 62,816 miles

Engine man light on

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 334,340 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 34,340 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 58,363 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 58,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 50,885 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 43,570 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 43,570 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2008 32,577 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 26,643 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda RX8?

Based on 3,515 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,795
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 183
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 87
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 70
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YF03 GSL is a 2005 Mazda RX8 in Yellow with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2005 Mazda RX8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 44,874 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda RX8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YF03 GSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Mazda RX8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YF03 GSL registered?

YF03 GSL is a 2005 Mazda RX8, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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