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BG55 JEJ

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

51,007 mi
Last recorded51,007 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 JEJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 51,007 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 51,007 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 48,453 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 45,832 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 43,776 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 41,838 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 39,629 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 36,951 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 34,188 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 31,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 28,545 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 25,483 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 22,522 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 19,540 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 17,154 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 14,410 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 11,121 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 8,601 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 5,740 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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BG55 JEJ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 BG55 JEJ, 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 BG55 JEJ registered?

BG55 JEJ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is BG55 JEJ safe to buy?

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