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BJ55 UCB

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

30,573 mi
Last recorded30,573 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 UCB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 30,573 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 29,538 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 27,330 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (both side) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2017 26,551 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)

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

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

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

general under body corrosion

light corrosion to all front brake ferrules

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2017 26,541 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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

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

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

general under body corrosion

light corrosion to all front brake ferrules

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2016 25,195 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front cracks on tyre

Offside Front cracks on tyre

Offside Front tyre worn low

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2015 22,464 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2014 21,648 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres worn irregular (inner treads) and treads excessively cracked.

Headlamp lenses discoloured (misty) but not seriously affecting light output

Slight fluctuation on rear brake readings

Fail 15 Oct 2014 62,138 miles

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

Front tyres worn irregular (inner treads) and treads excessively cracked.

Headlamp lenses discoloured (misty) but not seriously affecting light output

Pass 17 Oct 2013 19,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged and worn out of shape and cracking

o/s/f tyre worn out of shape and cracking

Pass 19 Oct 2012 17,931 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 16,399 miles

nsf tyre slightly cracked and damage outerwall

nsr tyre cracked and damage outerwall

osf tyre slightly cracking

osr tyre cracking

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2011 16,399 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

nsf tyre slightly cracked and damage outerwall

nsr tyre cracked and damage outerwall

osf tyre slightly cracking

osr tyre cracking

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2010 15,224 miles

ns wiper blade split

nsf tyre slightly cracked and damaged

nsr tyre slightly cracked and damaged

os wiper blade smearing

osf tyre slightly cracked

osr tyre slightly cracked

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2009 13,531 miles

Cut in outerwall of N/S/F tyre.

Front and rear brake discs slightly pitted.

Pass 15 Oct 2008 12,520 miles

cut in outer wall of n/s/f tyre.

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 UCB is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UCB, 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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BJ55 UCB is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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