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BF05 LGA

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

64,017 mi
Last recorded64,017 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 LGA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2016 64,017 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)

Fail 30 Apr 2016 64,017 miles

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

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)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Fail 18 Apr 2015 55,712 miles

registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 55,712 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 48,816 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 48,816 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 67,334 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2012 45,375 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 42,333 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 39,288 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)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 34,534 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 28,358 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 28,356 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 LGA is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LGA, 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 LGA registered?

BF05 LGA is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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