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CMZ 787

2011 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

54,326 mi
Last recorded54,326 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda RX-842,024 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMZ 787
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 54,326 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 53,290 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 51,093 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 47,825 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 44,084 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 40,444 miles

both front tyres wearing low outer edges

Fail 27 Mar 2021 40,437 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front excessive corrosion inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear excessive corrosion inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing low outer edges

Pass 27 Mar 2020 38,386 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Mirror glass loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 35,564 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 32,405 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 32,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 29,321 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 27,557 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 23,256 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 16,662 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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
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CMZ 787 is a 2011 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2011 Mazda RX-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 42,024 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 CMZ 787, 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 15 years old, this Mazda RX-8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CMZ 787 registered?

CMZ 787 is a 2011 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 January 2011.

Is CMZ 787 safe to buy?

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