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BF55 VHO

2005 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

74,170 mi
Last recorded74,170 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 VHO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 74,170 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 73,761 miles

slight corrosion underneath

Pass 28 Jul 2014 72,626 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 68,857 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 62,153 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 52,587 miles

Both front tyres perishing

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 52,587 miles

Both front tyres perishing

Pass 12 Jul 2010 45,829 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 35,872 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 28,126 miles

front pads look low

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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BF55 VHO is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BF55 VHO, 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 BF55 VHO registered?

BF55 VHO is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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