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BFZ 2278

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

67,356 mi
Last recorded67,356 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFZ 2278
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 67,356 miles

all four tyres cracking + perishing

Fail 26 May 2015 67,356 miles

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

all four tyres cracking + perishing

Pass 6 Apr 2013 66,510 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

damage to nearside rear tyre walls

Pass 13 Mar 2012 61,460 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 61,460 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front tyre has been driven on when flat

Pass 4 May 2011 48,942 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 48,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 48,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear discs slightly corroded

all 4 tyres starting to age crack

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 45,327 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 38,934 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 32,514 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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BFZ 2278 is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red 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 BFZ 2278, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BFZ 2278 registered?

BFZ 2278 is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is BFZ 2278 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFZ 2278 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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