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YY54 YAX

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

45,630 mi
Last recorded45,630 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 YAX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 45,630 miles

both front tyres cracking between treads.

Pass 9 Apr 2015 41,165 miles

nearside wiper split

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 41,164 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside wiper split

Pass 7 Apr 2014 26,745 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 24,907 miles

Front tyres cracking inbetween tread

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Jan 2012 23,378 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 21,500 miles

front brake pads getting low

o/s/r brake slight binding

Pass 4 Feb 2010 19,473 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 17,212 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 14,557 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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YY54 YAX is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YY54 YAX, 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 YY54 YAX registered?

YY54 YAX is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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