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CV05 YFK

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

69,302 mi
Last recorded69,302 miles
Recorded on15 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2016 69,302 miles

Engine under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2015 61,880 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 54,672 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 50,006 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 44,273 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 39,883 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 36,187 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2009 33,802 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2009 33,802 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front wipers slightly smearing

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

Pass 27 May 2008 31,805 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YFK is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YFK, 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 YFK registered?

CV05 YFK is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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