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BP05 DGE

2005 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,085 mi
Last recorded58,085 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 DGE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 58,085 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 55,249 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 54,220 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust slightly loose

Pass 10 Oct 2022 52,771 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 49,269 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 47,799 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 46,109 miles

Front front bumper broken

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 44,187 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 44,185 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2017 42,467 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 42,337 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 39,817 miles

Nearside Rear tyre getting low

Nearside side repeater damaged

front discs slight corrosion

wiper blades slightly smearing

Pass 7 Oct 2015 37,332 miles

front brake discs corroded on edges of inner faces

front wiper blades smearing

n/s/f indicator lamp damaged

n/s/r tyre worn low and out of shape on inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2014 34,965 miles

both front tyres worn low and out of shape on inner edges and n/s f sidewall damaged

n/s/r tyre worn out of shape on inner edge

o/s/r tyre punctured

Pass 2 Oct 2013 31,742 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre worn low on inner edge.

osf tyre worn low on inner edge

slight corrosion around negative battery terminal

Fail 2 Oct 2013 31,742 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre worn low on inner edge.

osf tyre worn low on inner edge

slight corrosion around negative battery terminal

Pass 15 Oct 2012 29,702 miles

both front tyres sidewalls damaged and worn low on inner edges

front number plate plinth insecure

Pass 13 Oct 2011 26,662 miles

front antiroll bar links show signs of wear

nsf tyre damaged outer sidewall

osr tyre damaged outerwall

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2010 24,094 miles

Both rear brake discs grooved.

Cut in Outer sidewall of O/S/F tyre.

Cuts in outer sidewall of N/S/F tyre.

Front wiper blades slightly smearing screen.

N/S/F Anti roll bar link worn.

Rear tyres speed ratings are different to the front tyres speed rating.

Slight corrosion on both rear coil springs.

x2 Nails in O/S/F tyre tread.

Pass 15 Oct 2009 20,878 miles

Cut in outer sidewall of N/S/F tyre.

Cuts in outer sidewall of O/S/F tyre.

Dent in N/S/F wing.

X2 Nails in O/S/F tyre tread.

Pass 20 Oct 2008 17,345 miles

cut in outer wall of o/s/f, n/s/f and n/s/r tyre

nail in o/s/f tyre

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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BP05 DGE is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BP05 DGE, 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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BP05 DGE is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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