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CN55 ZZD

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

73,487 mi
Last recorded73,487 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 73,487 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 59,428 miles

Rear exhaust clamp very corroded but exhaust secure at this time advise replace asap

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread vertical blackening lines (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 58,152 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 51,606 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 51,606 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 50,391 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 50,357 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 47,177 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2011 40,382 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 32,714 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 26,169 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Fail 9 Nov 2009 26,169 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 8 Nov 2008 17,413 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 17,413 miles

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

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 ZZD is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CN55 ZZD, 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 CN55 ZZD registered?

CN55 ZZD is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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