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CK55 OMU

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,761 mi
Last recorded49,761 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 OMU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 49,761 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle has general under body component surface corrosion

Fail 30 Jul 2021 49,726 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

General under body and component surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 44,832 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

headlamp lenses deteriorated slightly defusing beam patterns

nearside rear tyre worn close to wear indicators

vehicle has under body and component surface corrosion

Fail 4 Jun 2020 44,831 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

headlamp lenses deteriorated slightly defusing beam patterns

nearside rear tyre worn close to wear indicators

vehicle has under body and component surface corrosion

Pass 23 May 2019 41,406 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

headlamp lenses deteriorated slightly defusing beam patterns

vehicle has some underbody and component surface corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2018 40,108 miles

headlamp lenses deteriorated slightly defusing beam patterns

Fail 5 Jun 2018 40,106 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

headlamp lenses deteriorated slightly defusing beam patterns

Pass 31 May 2017 39,285 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 39,285 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 36,505 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 36,505 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 35,346 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 35,319 miles

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

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

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

off side front tyre outer side wall cracked & perished

Pass 19 Jul 2014 55,319 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2013 29,094 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 25,297 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2011 23,431 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 23,431 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 21,090 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 17,985 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)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 13,636 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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CK55 OMU is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 CK55 OMU, 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 CK55 OMU registered?

CK55 OMU is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is CK55 OMU safe to buy?

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