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4 BXU

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

46,802 mi
Last recorded46,802 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 BXU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 46,802 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 46,235 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 45,764 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 45,043 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 44,081 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 43,127 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 42,420 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 41,113 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 39,807 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 38,291 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 38,279 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 35,557 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 31,924 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 30,545 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 27,919 miles

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 25 Aug 2011 25,450 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 23,626 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 20,840 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
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4 BXU is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 4 BXU, 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 4 BXU registered?

4 BXU is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 22 September 2005.

Is 4 BXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4 BXU shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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