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CK55 VZO

2005 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

46,198 mi
Last recorded46,198 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 VZO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2012 46,198 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

drivers seat adjuster button missing but seat operates ok

front and rear brake discs have been skimmed

n/s wiper blade slightly worn

rear brake backplates are corroded

rear exhaust clamp is corroded but secure

underside of vehicle has been painted with thick underseal but appears to be intact within prescribed areas

Fail 17 Oct 2012 46,168 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

drivers seat adjuster button missing but seat operates ok

front brake pads worn close to minimum thickness

n/s wiper blade slightly worn

rear brake backplates are corroded

rear exhaust clamp is corroded but secure

underside of vehicle has been painted with thick underseal but appears to be intact within prescribed areas

Pass 24 Sep 2011 44,004 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 40,054 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 40,054 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 33,615 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 33,606 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 27,796 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 VZO is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CK55 VZO, 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 VZO registered?

CK55 VZO is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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