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RF55 CWO

2005 Mazda RX8

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,251 mi
Last recorded76,251 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX844,874 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 CWO
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 76,251 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion to chassis/suspension components etc

Pass 3 Apr 2019 71,143 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 65,899 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 65,899 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 62,154 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 62,087 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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)

Rear exhaust clamp corroded to excess

Pass 11 Mar 2016 54,277 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 54,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 51,451 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 50,040 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 48,275 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 45,451 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 39,369 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 32,688 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 32,576 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 28,216 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 28,216 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mazda RX8?

Based on 3,515 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,795
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 183
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 87
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 70
Full Mazda RX8 reliability report

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RF55 CWO is a 2005 Mazda RX8 in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Mazda RX8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 44,874 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 RX8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RF55 CWO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Mazda RX8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RF55 CWO is a 2005 Mazda RX8, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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