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CF05 GPO

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,463 mi
Last recorded101,463 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF05 GPO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 101,463 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 101,462 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 94,694 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rainwater in rear lamp units.

Pass 2 Feb 2015 94,694 miles

rainwater in rear lamp units.

Pass 31 Jan 2014 88,697 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 73,455 miles

Both front tyres inner edges worn and worn uneven

Rear exhaust clamp heavily corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2011 71,497 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 28 Jul 2011 71,497 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Aug 2010 60,606 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 51,697 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 51,697 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 40,469 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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CF05 GPO is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CF05 GPO, 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 GPO registered?

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

Is CF05 GPO safe to buy?

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