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CE05 ZSF

2005 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

82,751 mi
Last recorded82,751 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 ZSF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 82,751 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 74,686 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 72,071 miles

exhaust backbox clamp U clamp corroded

gearbox sump slighly leaking

Fail 13 Nov 2014 72,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

gearbox sump slighly leaking

exhaust backbox clamp U clamp corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2014 72,005 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Gearbox sump pan corroded and leaking gearbox oil.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear silencer slip joint exhaust clamp rusted through.

Fail 17 Oct 2013 68,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside/nearside front tyres perished

Pass 17 Oct 2013 68,125 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside/nearside front tyres perished

Pass 22 Nov 2012 65,431 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres slighty cracking inbetween treads

Fail 21 Nov 2012 65,424 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres slighty cracking inbetween treads

Pass 31 Oct 2012 65,403 miles

both front tyres slightly deteriorated

washer jets require adjustment

Fail 31 Oct 2012 65,403 miles

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

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

both front tyres slightly deteriorated

washer jets require adjustment

Pass 6 Jul 2011 64,458 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 64,414 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 58,651 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 56,628 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 51,244 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 48,979 miles

Rear mudguard insecure

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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CE05 ZSF is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CE05 ZSF, 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 CE05 ZSF registered?

CE05 ZSF is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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