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DG55 BHP

2005 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,906 mi
Last recorded52,906 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 BHP
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 52,906 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 52,821 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside front inner & outer (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside front inner & outer (3.6.B.4e)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside front lower (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside front lower (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside rear lower (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside rear (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 52,821 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside outer sill section (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside front inner & outer (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside front inner & outer (3.6.B.4e)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside front lower (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside front lower (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside rear lower (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside rear (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 51,624 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2013 46,491 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 43,238 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 38,079 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 38,058 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 30,902 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 30,704 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 18,321 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 14,610 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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DG55 BHP is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG55 BHP, 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 BHP is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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