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CB04 DAZ

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

90,922 mi
Last recorded90,922 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB04 DAZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 90,922 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 90,177 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2024 90,167 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 89,395 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 88,419 miles

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 87,885 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coolant leak at side of engine

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 87,885 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coolant leak at side of engine

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 84,932 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 84,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision Outer sill at rear (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision Outer sill at rear (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2018 79,685 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 79,684 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 72,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.70mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2016 72,064 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.70mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2015 64,884 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 64,884 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 56,058 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 50,860 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 50,860 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 48,894 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 47,514 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 38,246 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 35,483 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 29,461 miles

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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CB04 DAZ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CB04 DAZ, 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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CB04 DAZ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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