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BP55 TZC

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,465 mi
Last recorded97,465 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP55 TZC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 97,465 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 90,749 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 85,931 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 85,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 84,750 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear hub and exel rasty

front headlight lenses deteriovated

Pass 18 Apr 2018 82,288 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding boarderline pass

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

condensation in offside rear light cluster

headlight lenses deteriorated

rear exhaust clamp fractured

Fail 18 Apr 2018 82,288 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding boarderline pass

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

condensation in offside rear light cluster

headlight lenses deteriorated

rear exhaust clamp fractured

Pass 24 Apr 2017 79,601 miles

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance condensation in unit (1.2.1d)

driver wiper blade starting to split but still clearing windscreen effectively

Fail 19 Apr 2017 79,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance condensation in unit (1.2.1d)

driver wiper blade starting to split but still clearing windscreen effectively

Pass 11 Apr 2016 76,216 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished

oil leak

rear silencer clamp broken

Pass 16 Apr 2015 72,777 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

catalytic converter rattles

Pass 30 Apr 2014 68,403 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 60,065 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 48,005 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 48,005 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 37,073 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 37,067 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 25,980 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 17,847 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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BP55 TZC is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2006 Mazda RX-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 46,349 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 BP55 TZC, 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 20 years old, this Mazda RX-8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BP55 TZC is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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