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CK05 XTV

2005 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,432 mi
Last recorded49,432 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 XTV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 49,432 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

surface rust on rear suspension components

Pass 3 Jul 2018 47,481 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 45,069 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 42% very strongly advise, (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs poor condition, (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front wiper blade split,not smearing screen,

Offside Rear exhaust outlet pipe almost touching surround,strongly advise,

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both in poor condition. (3.5.1i)

general corrosion on underside of vehicle,(quite rusty)

Fail 3 May 2017 45,058 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed by corrosion, (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated steel part of hose,condition, (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed by corrosion, (2.4.A.3)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs,poor condition on inner surfaces, (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated steel part of hose. (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner sill very poor condition,strongly advise,

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner sill very poor condition,strongly advise,

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened general corrosion,poor condition. (2.4.G.1)

engine oil in very poor condition,water present on dipstick,

mil lamp on,

Pass 6 May 2016 40,397 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition both output pipes fractured / corroded

Fail 5 May 2016 40,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition both output pipes fractured / corroded

Pass 5 May 2015 37,237 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 37,135 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

headlight self level broken(adjusted manually for test)

nearside front tyre has slight cracking

Pass 25 Apr 2014 36,357 miles

corrosion nearside front brake disc [inside face]

nearside front tyre wearing low inside edge

offside rear outer end light not working

Pass 3 Apr 2013 34,067 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 31,698 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 28,784 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 28,770 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 26,807 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 26,807 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in front tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2009 22,850 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 22,847 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)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 16,569 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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CK05 XTV 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 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 CK05 XTV, 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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CK05 XTV is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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