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BJ55 XVR

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,583 mi
Last recorded57,583 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 57,583 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 57,583 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 6 May 2015 54,252 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 54,252 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 53,553 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly.

high level brake light not working.

Fail 23 Sep 2014 53,553 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

both rear brakes binding slightly.

high level brake light not working.

Pass 25 Sep 2013 47,530 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 42,353 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 37,895 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 32,088 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)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 27,125 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2008 20,788 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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BJ55 XVR is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XVR, 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 XVR registered?

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

Is BJ55 XVR safe to buy?

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