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CB55 MBB

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,803 mi
Last recorded66,803 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB55 MBB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 66,803 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 66,791 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Front Battery insecure under bonnet,clamp missing. (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.mm in centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2,mm in centre of tread. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 56,997 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 47,976 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 42,388 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 29,860 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 29,860 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 22,458 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 17,753 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 15,712 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 13,416 miles

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

Pass 23 Sep 2008 11,503 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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CB55 MBB is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CB55 MBB, 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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CB55 MBB is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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