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BJ05 WGO

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,326 mi
Last recorded81,326 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 WGO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 81,326 miles

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 81,326 miles

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 81,325 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Front to rear suspension floor and sill minor corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2015 130,846 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 78,320 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 74,958 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 74,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 May 2011 59,629 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 May 2011 59,629 miles

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

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

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

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 26 May 2010 40,597 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 30,831 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 20,369 miles

engine covers fitted & under trays

oil leak

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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BJ05 WGO is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ05 WGO, 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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BJ05 WGO is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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