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BJ05 WHS

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,189 mi
Last recorded77,189 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 77,189 miles

Body has slight corrosion various rusty chassis compants (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 74,751 miles

rear brake discs surface rust

Pass 9 Jun 2014 72,842 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to all brake discs

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 22 May 2013 69,680 miles

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 14 Feb 2012 64,925 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)

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 14 Feb 2012 64,925 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.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)

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 15 Feb 2011 61,469 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 58,219 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 51,827 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 51,827 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre bald on inside(still legal)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 37,422 miles

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

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

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 WHS is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WHS, 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 BJ05 WHS registered?

BJ05 WHS is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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