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CV55 OMB

2005 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,720 mi
Last recorded82,720 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV55 OMB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 82,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 82,720 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 78,277 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight damage to side wall

slight corrison on rear brake pipes

slight under body corrison

Fail 23 Aug 2016 78,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre slight damage to side wall

slight corrison on rear brake pipes

slight under body corrison

Fail 29 Jul 2016 77,716 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

engine cover fitted

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 77,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

condensation in both rear lens

eml on

engine cover fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2015 70,924 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 63,449 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 63,449 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 58,065 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn Inside Edge

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 50,568 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 50,568 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)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 38,938 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 34,967 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 30,451 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)

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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CV55 OMB is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CV55 OMB, 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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CV55 OMB is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 22 October 2005.

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