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CU05 TWY

2005 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

136,168 mi
Last recorded136,168 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 TWY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2014 136,168 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 10 Apr 2013 133,482 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 123,411 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 109,921 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 109,913 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear light is water logged

Pass 29 Mar 2010 97,158 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 91,859 miles

front discs worn

front pads getting low

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Apr 2008 74,899 miles

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

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 TWY is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TWY, 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 TWY registered?

CU05 TWY is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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