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2005 MAZDA RX-8
General Information
- Registration CB04DAZ
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model RX-8
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2616cc
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- Expired 11 Jun 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
12 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 90,922 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
28 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 90,177 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
22 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 90,167 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
9 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 89,395 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
12 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 88,419 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
6 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 87,885 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Coolant leak at side of engine ()
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
6 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 87,885 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coolant leak at side of engine ()
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
26 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 84,932 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2020 16 Jun 202622 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 84,932 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision Outer sill at rear (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision Outer sill at rear (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
30 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 79,685 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
24 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 79,684 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 72,126 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.70mm (4.1.E.1)
10 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 72,064 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.70mm (4.1.E.1)
- Oil leak ()
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
14 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 64,884 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
14 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 64,884 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
29 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 56,058 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2015 16 Jun 20262 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 50,860 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2014 16 Jun 20262 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 50,860 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
19 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 48,894 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2013 16 Jun 202631 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 47,514 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 38,246 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2011 16 Jun 202623 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 35,483 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2010 16 Jun 202613 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 29,461 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2009 16 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
CB04DAZ was registered on 2005-09-30
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