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BF55 VJD

2005 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,903 mi
Last recorded64,903 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 VJD
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2015 64,903 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 64,786 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

front number plate damaged

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres are showing various deep cuts- unable to expose cords in the current status

Pass 5 Aug 2013 54,668 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 48,697 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 48,697 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 48,624 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISC,S GOING RUSTY ON OUTER FACE

BOTH REAR INNER SILLS GOING RUSTY

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

LIGHT UNDER BODY RUST

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

OFFSIDE REAR LIGHT LENCE DETERIOURATED

OFFSIDE WIPER BLADE IS SPLIT ON END

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 48,619 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISC'S STARTING TO GO RUSTY ON OUTER FACE

BOTH REAR INNER SILLS GOING RUSTY

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

LIGHT UNDER BODY RUST

NEARSIDE REAR BUMPER TRIM INSECURE

OFFSIDE WIPER BLADE SPLIT ON END

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 47,528 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 40,097 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 32,898 miles

condensation in offside rear lamp lens

Pass 27 Sep 2008 25,085 miles

corrosion on near side front brake disc

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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BF55 VJD is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BF55 VJD, 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 BF55 VJD registered?

BF55 VJD is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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