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CU05 NHC

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,931 mi
Last recorded61,931 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 NHC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 61,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 61,925 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 60,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside rear 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 59,207 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 57,817 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 57,817 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 56,538 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 54,156 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 52,324 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 50,625 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

advise front brake pads be changed soon 60% worn

Pass 21 Jul 2011 48,512 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 45,995 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 43,260 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 37,513 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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CU05 NHC is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CU05 NHC, 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 CU05 NHC registered?

CU05 NHC is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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