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BL05 MHO

2005 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,768 mi
Last recorded88,768 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 MHO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 88,768 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 88,766 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 84,932 miles

underside of vehicle covered in corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2015 78,735 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 78,653 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 72,036 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn badly on inner edges

centre stop light in boot lid not working

n/s/f tyre small cut on outer wall

n/s/r light unit wet inside

n/s/r tyre small cut on outer wall

Pass 9 Apr 2013 65,666 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 60,020 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 55,654 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 44,040 miles

nearside front tyre has a screw in it

Fail 21 Jul 2010 44,038 miles

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

nearside front tyre has a screw in it

Pass 10 Jun 2009 40,951 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 36,438 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode

rear brake discs starting to corrode

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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BL05 MHO is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BL05 MHO, 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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BL05 MHO is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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