G5 not reading DVD-R and some CD-R

A while ago my G5 stopped reading DVD-Rs (it still reads regular DVDs) and now it doesn't read all CD-Rs. It still burns all types ok.
What could be the problem?

I am having the same issue, so any help with be great!
I burn cr2 and xmp image files onto DVD's for storage. I have done this for years without problems, but now I am having a strange issue.
I insert the blank DVD drag and drop my photos using the finder and burn. After the job is complete I can open the DVD and see the images. However, if I eject the dvd and reinsert it the drive will not recognize the dvd and pops it back out without reading it. I can take the dvd and put it in my windows pc and it reads correctly. This has been happening for several weeks now.

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