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HK05 CBV

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

17,447 mi
Last recorded17,447 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 CBV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 17,447 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 17,084 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 17,073 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer sidewall to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 16,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 16,354 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 16,153 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 15,873 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 15,873 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 15,195 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 15,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 14,617 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 14,806 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 14,806 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting rivet missing Drop-link (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 14,395 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2015 14,350 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2014 13,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 12 Jun 2013 13,159 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2012 12,911 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 12,591 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 11,278 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 10,143 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 9,523 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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HK05 CBV is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HK05 CBV, 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 HK05 CBV registered?

HK05 CBV is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 2 July 2005.

Is HK05 CBV safe to buy?

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