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BJ55 FSG

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,163 mi
Last recorded70,163 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 FSG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 70,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 70,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 66,428 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Feb 2015 66,428 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2014 61,516 miles

nearside front tyre as a cut on sidewall inner face

Pass 18 Feb 2013 56,697 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)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 56,696 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 1 Mar 2012 48,483 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 38,956 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 37,962 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 24,422 miles

advise tread lifting on inside edge of front tyres

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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BJ55 FSG is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BJ55 FSG, 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 BJ55 FSG registered?

BJ55 FSG is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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