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BT54 WUD

2005 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,244 mi
Last recorded83,244 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 WUD
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 83,244 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 82,154 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 82,154 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 77,450 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Nov 2013 77,450 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front door check strap loose

Pass 6 Nov 2012 72,618 miles

Cat Heat Shield Corroded And Loose

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

O/s/f Tyre Low Inner Edge

O/s/r Tyre Has Cut In Tread But Not Yet Deep Enough To Reach Cords

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 72,618 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Cat Heat Shield Corroded And Loose

N/s/f Brake Binding Slightly

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

O/s/f Tyre Low Inner Edge

O/s/r Tyre Has Cut In Tread But Not Yet Deep Enough To Reach Cords

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 63,814 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 55,524 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 46,287 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 37,295 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2008 37,295 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 27,618 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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BT54 WUD is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WUD, 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 WUD is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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