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BF05 LFN

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,130 mi
Last recorded88,130 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 LFN
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 88,130 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 86,006 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 82,678 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 74,870 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 70,237 miles

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

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

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

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

near side front tyre perished

Fail 13 Dec 2013 70,237 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

near side front tyre perished

Pass 30 Nov 2012 65,686 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 65,686 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)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 61,512 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 61,512 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 44,510 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 39,294 miles

Cut in inner sidewall N/S/R tyre.

Pass 22 Apr 2009 32,071 miles

off side wiper blade splitting

Pass 25 Apr 2008 24,112 miles

front pads getting low

nail in n/s/r tyre

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 LFN is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BF05 LFN, 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 LFN registered?

BF05 LFN is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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The MOT history for BF05 LFN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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