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BG55 JFJ

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,294 mi
Last recorded70,294 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 JFJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 70,294 miles

advise front and rear brake discs lightly worn and corroded.

advise n/s/f drop link has minor movement in a ball socket

advise rear brake pads are getting low

Fail 28 Jun 2017 70,025 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 66,333 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

subframe corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2015 61,792 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 12 Jun 2014 56,022 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 56,022 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 50,698 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 50,968 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 45,690 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 45,690 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Jun 2011 39,259 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 16 Jun 2010 29,814 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 22,080 miles

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

wiper blade ends split.

Fail 8 Jul 2009 22,080 miles

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

wiper blade ends split.

Pass 10 Oct 2008 20,568 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 20,255 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 JFJ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BG55 JFJ, 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 JFJ registered?

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

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