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BH55 TAP

2005 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

76,629 mi
Last recorded76,629 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBH55 TAP
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 76,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 76,629 miles

Emissions unable to be completed coolent leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 75,288 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 71,885 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 71,218 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 68,388 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 68,388 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 62,392 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both head lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear drop links perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 55,875 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 54,412 miles

nearside front tyre cracking

Fail 10 Oct 2017 54,412 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported nearside rear tail pipe broke (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 12 Dec 2016 51,839 miles

Nearside Front tread cracking

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

Offside Front tyre tread carcking

rear antiroll bar drop link gaiter's deteriorating

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2016 51,839 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tread cracking

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

Offside Front tyre tread carcking

rear antiroll bar drop link gaiter's deteriorating

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2015 48,276 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 48,276 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)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 44,797 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 41,638 miles

Emissions test only just passed due to faulty Cat.

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 41,638 miles

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

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

Emissions test only just passed due to faulty Cat.

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 39,359 miles

Condensation inside nearside tail lamp.

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)

Rattle inside exhaust system, suspect partial catalyst failure.

Fail 14 Dec 2012 39,359 miles

Condensation inside nearside tail lamp.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Rattle inside exhaust system, suspect partial catalyst failure.

Pass 15 Nov 2011 36,278 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 36,275 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 33,442 miles

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)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 30,276 miles

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

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 tyres cracked and perished

Pass 8 Oct 2008 26,666 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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BH55 TAP is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BH55 TAP, 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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BH55 TAP is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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