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CK55 OMW

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

77,125 mi
Last recorded77,125 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 OMW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 77,125 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 74,124 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 70,615 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 69,189 miles

condensation to both rear lights

general corrosion to chassis and suspension components

minor age related cracking and perishing to all tyre tread

minor stone chip front screen

slight bind to offside front brake

wipers smearing

Fail 3 May 2023 69,189 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

condensation to both rear lights

general corrosion to chassis and suspension components

minor age related cracking and perishing to all tyre tread

minor stone chip front screen

slight bind to offside front brake

wipers smearing

Pass 17 May 2022 66,491 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 60,701 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 58,878 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside front brake pads wearing low

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 28 May 2020 55,819 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 54,503 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 54,502 miles

Emissions not tested over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 52,905 miles

o\s and n\s headlamp lenses tarnished

Fail 27 Jun 2018 52,905 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o\s and n\s headlamp lenses tarnished

Pass 27 Jun 2017 51,067 miles

nsr tyre flat

Pass 30 Jun 2016 48,654 miles

Both front tyres worn uneven and low on inner edges.

Centre to rear exhaust clamp corroded.

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 48,654 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front tyres worn uneven and low on inner edges.

Centre to rear exhaust clamp corroded.

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 46,793 miles

Nearside front tyre worn uneven and low on inner edge.

Offside front tyre worn uneven and low on inner edge.

Fail 17 Jun 2015 46,793 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn uneven and low on inner edge.

Offside front tyre worn uneven and low on inner edge.

Pass 23 Jun 2014 52,959 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 42,958 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2014 42,940 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2013 36,145 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 36,145 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 31,324 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 31,324 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 26,496 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 41,860 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 21,645 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 21,645 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 16,752 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 16,752 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 OMW is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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

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