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CF55 EYV

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

77,978 mi
Last recorded77,978 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 EYV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 77,978 miles

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

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

Oil leak rusty sump

Fail 20 Aug 2015 77,978 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak rusty sump

Pass 26 Jul 2014 69,542 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 59,698 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 57,314 miles

both front tyres are deteriorating within the treads

Fail 9 Jul 2012 57,310 miles

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

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in front tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2011 54,576 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 54,572 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nera side front tyre deteriorating insde tread.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 50,246 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 46,801 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 46,801 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 37,604 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 37,601 miles

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

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

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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CF55 EYV is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CF55 EYV, 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 CF55 EYV registered?

CF55 EYV is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 11 December 2005.

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