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MH05 BWY

2005 Mazda RX8

Silver Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,167 mi
Last recorded56,167 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX844,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 BWY
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 56,167 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 56,166 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 51,130 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 50,880 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 49,974 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 46,645 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 46,644 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 43,764 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 39,845 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 36,505 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 26,684 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 16,950 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda RX8?

Based on 3,515 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,795
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 183
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 87
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 70
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MH05 BWY is a 2005 Mazda RX8 in Silver with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Mazda RX8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 44,874 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda RX8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MH05 BWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Mazda RX8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MH05 BWY registered?

MH05 BWY is a 2005 Mazda RX8, first registered on 1 January 2005.

Is MH05 BWY safe to buy?

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