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EY05 CGF

2005 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,832 mi
Last recorded59,832 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2012
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 CGF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2012 59,832 miles

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

nearside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2010 52,141 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front brake disc pitted

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 28 Oct 2010 52,141 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front brake disc pitted

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Sep 2009 47,351 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 47,273 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 36,446 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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EY05 CGF is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EY05 CGF, 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 EY05 CGF registered?

EY05 CGF is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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