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CA54 BXU

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,118 mi
Last recorded89,118 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 BXU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 89,118 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 89,082 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 85,555 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 85,547 miles

Front Electrical wiring insecure Both sides (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 76,908 miles

Rear tyres approx 3mm

Pass 30 Jan 2012 67,244 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 59,537 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 52,353 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 42,508 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 31,201 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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CA54 BXU is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CA54 BXU, 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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What year was CA54 BXU registered?

CA54 BXU is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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