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CP54 BFL

2005 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,272 mi
Last recorded85,272 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP54 BFL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 85,272 miles

o/s and n/s inner and outer sills badly corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2022 85,272 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

o/s and n/s inner and outer sills badly corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2021 83,626 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2021 83,626 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2020 82,697 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2020 82,697 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2019 80,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limt (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 80,299 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limt (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 77,304 miles

Both front tyres inside edge badly worn

Fail 6 Feb 2018 77,304 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Both front tyres inside edge badly worn

Pass 4 Feb 2017 73,025 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 73,025 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 69,372 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 64,144 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust Clamp Snapped

Fail 21 Jan 2015 64,144 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust Clamp Snapped

Pass 22 Jan 2014 54,989 miles

exhaust clamp rusted

Pass 24 Jan 2013 43,105 miles

front brake discs rusty

rear exhaust silencer u clamp corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2012 33,039 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 25,208 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 25,208 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 20,003 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 20,003 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 15,511 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 11,880 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)

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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CP54 BFL is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CP54 BFL, 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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CP54 BFL is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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