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FV05 CWK

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,353 mi
Last recorded73,353 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 CWK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 73,353 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 73,353 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 72,219 miles

Offside Front brake slight bind

washers weak

Pass 3 Nov 2016 70,403 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 62,481 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 55,885 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 55,885 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 45,947 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 39,427 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear light unit lense condensated.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Apr 2012 39,427 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear light unit lense condensated.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2011 34,484 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 25 Mar 2011 34,484 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 29,767 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 26,250 miles

1-drivers front wiperblade starting to tear

Pass 11 Apr 2008 20,582 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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FV05 CWK is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FV05 CWK, 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 FV05 CWK registered?

FV05 CWK is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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