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CM05 RXB

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,748 mi
Last recorded55,748 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCM05 RXB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 55,748 miles

Exhaust join between middle and rear corroded

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 45,242 miles

Nail in offside rear 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)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Jun 2010 37,770 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 37,760 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2009 30,430 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 25,065 miles

Both front tyres on limit / bald on inner edge. Advice replacing straight away

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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CM05 RXB is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CM05 RXB, 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 CM05 RXB registered?

CM05 RXB is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is CM05 RXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CM05 RXB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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