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BN10 BLX

2010 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

68,864 mi
Last recorded68,864 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda RX-842,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN10 BLX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 68,864 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 64,683 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 61,664 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 61,664 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 61,239 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear lens water ingress

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 15 Apr 2023 61,239 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear lens water ingress

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 3 Feb 2022 60,575 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 60,565 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 59,435 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 56,407 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 56,407 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Mar 2018 52,976 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 52,976 miles

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

Engine management light illuminated

Pass 13 Apr 2017 48,112 miles

Engine management light illuminated

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 13 Apr 2016 43,323 miles

Engine management light illuminated

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 38,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 27,368 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 22,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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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BN10 BLX is a 2010 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2010 Mazda RX-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 42,566 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 BN10 BLX, 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 16 years old, this Mazda RX-8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN10 BLX registered?

BN10 BLX is a 2010 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 19 March 2010.

Is BN10 BLX safe to buy?

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