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CP55 FZX

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,478 mi
Last recorded69,478 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 FZX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 69,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer sidewall cut.225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

corrosion forming on offside and nearside rear inner sill and chassis leg areas

engine and underside covers fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2016 69,462 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer sidewall cut.225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

corrosion forming on offside and nearside rear inner sill and chassis leg areas

engine and underside covers fitted

Pass 29 May 2014 52,499 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 52,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 41,779 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 40,301 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 29 Jun 2012 32,733 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 29,552 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 26,210 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 22,539 miles

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)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 17,231 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
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CP55 FZX is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CP55 FZX, 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 CP55 FZX registered?

CP55 FZX is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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