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BJ05 WGX

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,632 mi
Last recorded68,632 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 WGX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2019 68,632 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system also knocking (6.1.2 (a))

both door sills damaged

engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2018 68,525 miles

Front exhaust heat shield corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 68,578 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking around union (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front exhaust heat shield corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 66,307 miles

Exhaust mounting insecure at rear diff unit

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavy wear to Inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 66,307 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Exhaust mounting insecure at rear diff unit

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavy wear to Inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 66,134 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 62,960 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)

coolant level light on

engine management light on

Pass 31 Oct 2015 61,384 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2014 57,085 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 54,835 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 51,319 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 47,347 miles

n/s/f tyre on 4mm

o/s/f tyre on 5mm

Pass 1 Oct 2010 42,141 miles

front discs corroded on inner faces

rear discs corroded on inner and outer faces

Pass 30 Sep 2009 33,684 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 29,793 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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BJ05 WGX is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WGX, 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 WGX is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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