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CN55 TKO

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

79,150 mi
Last recorded79,150 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN55 TKO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 79,150 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 79,135 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Near & Off Side (Covered in Mesh) (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 76,755 miles

Headlamps Covered But Not Effecting Out Put

Fail 7 Dec 2020 76,741 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamps Covered But Not Effecting Out Put

Pass 4 Dec 2019 74,812 miles

Corrosion on prescribed components.

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe secured with tie wrap

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

Sill covers fitted.

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

Fail 30 Nov 2019 74,809 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Corrosion on prescribed components.

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe secured with tie wrap

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

Sill covers fitted.

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 72,391 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 70,005 miles

both front wiper blades splitting BORDERLINE

corrosion and wear on front brake discs

corrosion both rear chassis rails and undersills

corrosion o/s center floor

front number plate position

heavy corrosion on rear sub frame and suspension

product on both headlamp glasses and indicator lens

security o/s sill cover

Pass 23 Nov 2016 67,059 miles

Front and rear brake pads not fully visable

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and off side rear (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 67,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front and rear brake pads not fully visable

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and off side rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 63,850 miles

advise replacement of n/s roll bar end link.

Pass 2 Dec 2014 61,281 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 61,257 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 57,295 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 53,213 miles

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

small oil leak around sump area ?

Fail 23 Aug 2012 53,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

small oil leak around sump area ?

tyre size 225 45 18

Pass 2 Sep 2011 46,619 miles

Oil leak

near side front tyre has cut on outer side of wall

nrar side ans off side front brake discs are slightley corroded on inner sides

Fail 2 Sep 2011 46,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

near side front tyre has cut on outer side of wall

near side front under tray is inscure

nrar side ans off side front brake discs are slightley corroded on inner sides

Pass 1 Sep 2010 40,782 miles

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

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)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 29,168 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 29,168 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 15,785 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 15,785 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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CN55 TKO is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 CN55 TKO, 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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CN55 TKO is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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