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BW55 RZN

2005 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,296 mi
Last recorded93,296 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW55 RZN
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 93,296 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides of vehicle (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Some tyre wall damage

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And nail on tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 93,284 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outter sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outter sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides of vehicle (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Some tyre wall damage

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And nail on tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 82,645 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

windscreen damaged but not effecting the drivers view

Pass 1 Jul 2017 78,174 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 78,147 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 73,965 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 66,824 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 63,922 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 57,877 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 50,789 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 43,359 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 36,262 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2009 36,141 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 28,258 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 28,211 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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BW55 RZN is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BW55 RZN, 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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BW55 RZN is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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