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YY54 YGZ

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,755 mi
Last recorded75,755 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 YGZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2016 75,755 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 71,025 miles

Centre stop lamp not working.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 66,464 miles

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

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Pass 28 Mar 2014 66,464 miles

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Pass 9 Mar 2013 61,685 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 60,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

damage to side wall of n.s.f tyre

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2012 60,488 miles

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

damage to side wall of n.s.f tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2011 59,062 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 57,697 miles

chunk taken out of offside front tyre not down to cords

Fail 19 Feb 2010 57,698 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

chunk taken out of offside front tyre not down to cords

Pass 21 Feb 2009 44,744 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 44,744 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 32,815 miles

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

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

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 YGZ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YY54 YGZ, 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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YY54 YGZ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 2 February 2005.

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