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BJ55 UBX

2005 Mazda RX-8

Green Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,440 mi
Last recorded52,440 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 UBX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 52,440 miles

General underbody corrosion

Inner sills starting to corrode

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

Rear back box slight blow

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2017 51,621 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 45,224 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 44,953 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 39,155 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 32,096 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 25,812 miles

Front brake discs pitted, grooved and lipped.

Rear brake discs pitted, grooved and lipped.

Fail 9 Oct 2009 25,812 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front brake discs pitted, grooved and lipped.

Rear brake discs pitted, grooved and lipped.

Pass 6 Oct 2008 22,026 miles

handbrake high

wipers poor

Fail 3 Oct 2008 22,024 miles

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

handbrake high

wipers poor

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 UBX is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Green with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 BJ55 UBX, 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 UBX registered?

BJ55 UBX is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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