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BV55 JHK

2005 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,752 mi
Last recorded86,752 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 JHK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 86,752 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 86,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 81,696 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 81,525 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)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 74,692 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust heat shield loose

nearside front ride height link rod cracked

offside rear shockabsorber has slightly reduced damping affect

Pass 8 Apr 2013 70,930 miles

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2012 64,378 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 57,631 miles

front discs worn and corroded on inside

Fail 24 May 2011 57,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs worn and corroded on inside

Pass 27 May 2010 50,971 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 May 2010 50,971 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2009 44,038 miles

n/s & o/s front tyres slightly perished.

n/s & o/s rear tyres worn close to wear indicators and perished.

Fail 28 May 2009 44,038 miles

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

n/s & o/s front tyres slightly perished.

n/s & o/s rear tyres worn close to wear indicators and perished.

Pass 21 Nov 2008 41,584 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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BV55 JHK is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BV55 JHK, 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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BV55 JHK is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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