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BL54 XFT

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

60,847 mi
Last recorded60,847 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 XFT
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 60,847 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 60,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 57,499 miles
Pass 17 May 2012
Pass 18 Feb 2011 41,205 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 41,205 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 33,695 miles

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

front tyres are starting to crack on the tread

front tyres are wearing on the inside edge

Fail 10 Feb 2010 33,695 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front tyres are starting to crack on the tread

front tyres are wearing on the inside edge

Pass 17 Feb 2009 26,761 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 20,076 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 20,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XFT is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BL54 XFT, 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 XFT registered?

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

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