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X8 CDN

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

28,962 mi
Last recorded28,962 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX8 CDN
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 28,962 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr and osr (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively osf and nsr NOTE vehicle has been standing (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 28,597 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake binding but not excessively ALL brakes binding vehicle has been standing (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 28,575 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 28,567 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All rear suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 28,499 miles

surface corrosion noted to front and rear suspension parts

Fail 20 Jun 2022 28,499 miles

surface corrosion noted to front and rear suspension parts

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 28,401 miles

corrosion noted to osr brake pipe

Pass 2 Jul 2020 28,227 miles

corrosion noted to osr brake pipe

Pass 5 Jul 2019 27,204 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 26,789 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 26,010 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 25,773 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 25,475 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 25,101 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 24,757 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 24,757 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)

Pass 22 May 2012 23,372 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 23,372 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Nov 2011 23,349 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2010 21,600 miles

front discs corroded on inner faces

rear discs very corroded on inner faces

Pass 19 Oct 2009 19,214 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 14,344 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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X8 CDN is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc 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 X8 CDN, 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 X8 CDN registered?

X8 CDN is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is X8 CDN safe to buy?

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