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YT05 KKP

2005 Mazda RX8

Red Diesel 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,631 mi
Last recorded183,631 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX844,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 KKP
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 183,631 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jul 2016 169,111 miles

note.oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2015 155,299 miles

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

note.oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2014 133,781 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 123,121 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 123,121 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 116,655 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 116,655 miles

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

Fuel warning light on and the gauge to the end

Pass 3 Mar 2010 112,640 miles

front registration plate slightly damaged/deteriorated

parking brake lever comes up quite high

rear exhaust join badly corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2010 112,640 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

front registration plate slightly damaged/deteriorated

n/s/f tyre side wall deteriorated

parking brake lever comes up quite high

rear exhaust join badly corroded

n/s/f tyre bald inner edge!

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2009 103,819 miles

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)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

front number plate slightly deteriorated

offside wiper blade slightly smearing

Pass 14 Feb 2008 85,805 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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YT05 KKP is a 2005 Mazda RX8 in Red with a 2,616cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YT05 KKP, 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 YT05 KKP registered?

YT05 KKP is a 2005 Mazda RX8, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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