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BF05 LFR

2005 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,457 mi
Last recorded65,457 miles
Recorded on2 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 LFR
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2015 65,457 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2014 57,756 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 53,283 miles

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

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

exhaust clamp rear corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2012 49,574 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 49,354 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 44,072 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 38,038 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 32,373 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 24,289 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 24,250 miles

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

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

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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BF05 LFR is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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