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CW54 LWX

2005 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

96,958 mi
Last recorded96,958 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW54 LWX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 96,958 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 Apr 2015 96,957 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2014 90,583 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 90,583 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 89,003 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 70,324 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Apr 2012 70,324 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2011 60,421 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 49,472 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 49,472 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 40,546 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 40,546 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 33,010 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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CW54 LWX is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 CW54 LWX, 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 CW54 LWX registered?

CW54 LWX is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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