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DV05 CFA

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,842 mi
Last recorded59,842 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 CFA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 59,842 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 59,841 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 57,398 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 57,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 53,850 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre inner edge wearing badly

Offside front tyre inner edge wearing

Rear lights have condensation in them

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2012 49,077 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 45,568 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 45,222 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 45,222 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 43,629 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 38,922 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
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DV05 CFA is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red 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 DV05 CFA, 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 DV05 CFA registered?

DV05 CFA is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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