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CF05 XRW

2005 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,258 mi
Last recorded68,258 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF05 XRW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 68,258 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 68,247 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp lens seriously defective water in lens (4.2.1 (b))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

noise from engine/gearbox

Pass 14 Feb 2020 67,352 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 66,666 miles

both rear sills rusty

Pass 12 Mar 2018 65,902 miles

rear tyres wearing low on tread

Pass 1 May 2017 64,235 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 61,593 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 61,593 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2015 58,924 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 56,961 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 53,281 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 52,215 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 44,422 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 44,422 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 38,534 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 32,018 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 32,018 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 27,184 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
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CF05 XRW is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XRW, 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 XRW registered?

CF05 XRW is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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