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BF05 LFL

2005 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

34,936 mi
Last recorded34,936 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 LFL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 34,936 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 34,936 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 27,272 miles

offside and nearside front tyres perished

Fail 17 Aug 2016 27,270 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside and nearside front tyres perished

Pass 1 Dec 2011 26,192 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 24,914 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 24,914 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 21,936 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 15,655 miles

NEARSIDE SIDE REPEATER BROKEN

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

OIL FILLER CAP MISSING

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 15,655 miles

NEARSIDE SIDE REPEATER BROKEN

OIL FILLER CAP MISSING

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
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BF05 LFL is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BF05 LFL, 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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What year was BF05 LFL registered?

BF05 LFL is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is BF05 LFL safe to buy?

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