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CV05 RKU

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,756 mi
Last recorded56,756 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 RKU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 56,756 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 50,102 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 50,102 miles

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

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 46,589 miles

rear suspension arms and subframe slightly corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2013 46,536 miles

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

rear suspension arms and subframe slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2012 44,080 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 44,072 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 40,132 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 34,507 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 28,885 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 25 Apr 2008 23,535 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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CV05 RKU 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 CV05 RKU, 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 CV05 RKU registered?

CV05 RKU is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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