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BL54 XFJ

2005 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,844 mi
Last recorded65,844 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 XFJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 65,844 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 64,340 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 61,555 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 58,161 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 58,161 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 May 2012 56,617 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 54,786 miles

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

front and rear brake discs slightly deteriorated

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Jan 2011 54,768 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs slightly deteriorated

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Dec 2009 46,167 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 38,419 miles

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

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 28,199 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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BL54 XFJ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BL54 XFJ, 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 BL54 XFJ registered?

BL54 XFJ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 26 January 2005.

Is BL54 XFJ safe to buy?

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