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CU54 KNH

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,536 mi
Last recorded34,536 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 KNH
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 34,536 miles

cut in tread of offside front tyre but not reaching cords

Fail 27 Jun 2012 34,536 miles

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

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

cut in tread of offside front tyre but not reaching cords

Fail 27 Jan 2012 34,459 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 27,454 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 27,376 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 21,264 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 16,261 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 16,229 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 12,577 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 12,557 miles

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)

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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CU54 KNH is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CU54 KNH, 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 CU54 KNH registered?

CU54 KNH is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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