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DG55 BHO

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

58,168 mi
Last recorded58,168 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 BHO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 58,168 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 58,168 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 50,237 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Jul 2017 50,078 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 40,963 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 40,963 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 35,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has a nail in it (4.1.E.1)

Rear suspension components corroded

engine light on

Pass 29 Aug 2014 32,508 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 29,798 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 29,798 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 25,943 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 25,943 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 22,872 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 22,872 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 20,019 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 16,275 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 12,890 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 12,890 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DG55 BHO is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DG55 BHO, 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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DG55 BHO is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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