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BP54 WXX

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

53,410 mi
Last recorded53,410 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 WXX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 53,410 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 47,247 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 46,982 miles

both front tyres cracking

both rear tyres close to legal limit

under trays fitted

Fail 31 Dec 2015 46,982 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres close to legal limit

under trays fitted

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

both front tyres cracking

Pass 2 Oct 2014 36,048 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 36,048 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 34,500 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 32,046 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Feb 2013 32,018 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2012 26,432 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 18,943 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 9,366 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 8,581 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 6,685 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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BP54 WXX is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 BP54 WXX, 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 BP54 WXX registered?

BP54 WXX is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 7 February 2005.

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