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VN55 CFV

2005 Mazda RX8

Black Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,150 mi
Last recorded46,150 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX844,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 CFV
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 46,150 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 33,389 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 33,343 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

unable to carry out emissions test due to condition of exhaust ( tailpipes not connected)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 28,581 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 28,581 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 26,247 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 23,728 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 20,109 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 20,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 17,565 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 14,726 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 11,587 miles

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
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VN55 CFV is a 2005 Mazda RX8 in Black with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VN55 CFV, 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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What year was VN55 CFV registered?

VN55 CFV is a 2005 Mazda RX8, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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