2005 Mazda RX-8 2.6L Petrol · YD05 GWM
2005 Mazda RX-8 (2.6L, petrol). First registered 02 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 54,368 miles. MOT valid until 04 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA RX-8
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,368 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YD05 GWM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
- 54,368 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YD05 GWM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mazda Rx-8 (YD05 GWM) between February 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
YD05 GWM Mileage History
- 24/02/202238,770 mi
- 03/03/202343,323 mi+4,553 mi
- 15/02/202447,528 mi+4,205 mi
- 21/02/202552,533 mi+5,005 mi
- 24/02/202654,368 mi+1,835 mi
Average of roughly 3,899 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Low Compression and Hot-Start FailureSerious
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- Ignition Coil Failure and Catalytic Converter DamageModerate
Weak coils cause misfires and incomplete combustion, which can quickly overheat and destroy the catalyst on a rotary that already burns oil by design.
- Rear Arch and Sill CorrosionSerious
UK RX-8s rot around the rear arches, sills and front chassis rails, and fresh underseal can hide serious structural work.
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