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CF05 FLR

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,158 mi
Last recorded62,158 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF05 FLR
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 62,158 miles

Central Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 62,158 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 59,758 miles

Rear pads around 2mm

rear tyres nearing limit 2.5-3.5 mm

Pass 19 Sep 2014 55,607 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 52,161 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2013 52,161 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2012 48,996 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2011 45,412 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 45,412 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 41,533 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm.

Pass 27 Aug 2009 35,159 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 25,418 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges.

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
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CF05 FLR 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 75%.

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 CF05 FLR, 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 CF05 FLR registered?

CF05 FLR is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 4 August 2005.

Is CF05 FLR safe to buy?

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