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YY55 GVL

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

65,084 mi
Last recorded65,084 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 GVL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 65,084 miles

Belly pan fitted also bottom of the sills. Covers fitted

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing @ limit but would advise replacing for safety (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside wiper split on end but still clearing screen

corrosion starting both outer sills but not yet to excess. Also corrosion both front bottom wings but these are not structural

Pass 27 Sep 2017 59,246 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 50,271 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 44,372 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front wipers smearing slightly

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 12 Sep 2014 38,881 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 36,425 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 36,425 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 34,425 miles

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 7 Sep 2011 30,776 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 30,776 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 30,248 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Nov 2009 25,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

Pass 4 Nov 2009 25,147 miles

both front tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

Pass 18 Nov 2008 18,166 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 18,160 miles

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

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

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

Nearside 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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YY55 GVL is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YY55 GVL, 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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YY55 GVL is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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