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YY55 KRV

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,338 mi
Last recorded61,338 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 KRV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2014 61,338 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 52,275 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 45,419 miles

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

front discs inner side worn

Fail 6 Jan 2012 45,419 miles

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

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

front discs inner side worn

Pass 5 Jan 2011 39,900 miles

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

boot full of items not allowing for a full inspection

both front brake discs worn/lipped

offside front side repeater has impact damage

Pass 29 Dec 2009 35,008 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2009 35,007 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 20 Nov 2008 24,996 miles

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

Offside Front 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
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YY55 KRV is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KRV, 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 YY55 KRV registered?

YY55 KRV is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is YY55 KRV safe to buy?

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