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BK05 YGH

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

50,193 mi
Last recorded50,193 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 YGH
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 50,193 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 50,192 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 44,985 miles

Both rear tyres cracking and perished

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

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2017 44,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear tyres cracking and perished

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

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

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

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2016 42,352 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust clamp heavily corroded

Pass 29 May 2015 40,665 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 38,624 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 35,576 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded and pitted.

Fail 20 Apr 2013 35,576 miles

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

Both rear brake discs corroded and pitted.

Pass 12 Apr 2012 32,024 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 28,886 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 28,886 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 25,466 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 25,464 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 22,268 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 22,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 18,322 miles

near side front tyre 4/1.6mm

off side front tyre 5/1.6mm

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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BK05 YGH is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BK05 YGH, 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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BK05 YGH is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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