2005 Mazda RX-8 2.6L Petrol · 4 BXU
2005 Mazda RX-8 (2.6L, petrol). First registered 22 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 47,218 miles. MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA RX-8
- Year / Origin
- 2005
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,218 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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4 BXU Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2026
- 47,218 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
4 BXU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mazda Rx-8 (4 BXU) between August 2009 and August 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)”.
4 BXU Mileage History
- 25/08/200920,840 mi
- 27/08/201023,626 mi+2,786 mi
- 25/08/201125,450 mi+1,824 mi
- 24/08/201227,919 mi+2,469 mi
- 23/08/201330,545 mi+2,626 mi
- 27/08/201431,924 mi+1,379 mi
- 25/08/201535,557 mi+3,633 mi
- 22/08/201638,279 mi+2,722 mi
- 24/08/201638,291 mi+12 mi
- 24/08/201739,807 mi+1,516 mi
- 24/08/201841,113 mi+1,306 mi
- 09/08/201942,420 mi+1,307 mi
- 24/08/202043,127 mi+707 mi
- 23/08/202144,081 mi+954 mi
- 25/08/202245,043 mi+962 mi
- 24/08/202345,764 mi+721 mi
- 21/08/202446,235 mi+471 mi
- 26/08/202546,802 mi+567 mi
- 26/08/202647,218 mi+416 mi
Average of roughly 1,551 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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