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BT54 UEH

2005 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,175 mi
Last recorded76,175 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 UEH
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 76,175 miles

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Sill corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2024 76,148 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

rear slight corrosion

Fail 2 Feb 2024 76,133 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2024 76,077 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 73,261 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 73,199 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion underside

Pass 12 Dec 2021 64,780 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 64,153 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2017 62,094 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 62,070 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 61,404 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 60,334 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 60,334 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2012 58,460 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 50,041 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 50,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 47,102 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 45,322 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

advise front wipers split

Pass 18 Apr 2008 43,451 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 Mar 2007 37,314 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 37,314 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
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BT54 UEH 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 66.7%.

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 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 BT54 UEH, 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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BT54 UEH is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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