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BG05 VNP

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,953 mi
Last recorded75,953 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 VNP
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 75,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2012 75,905 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 72,721 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s front seat belt damaged

rear brake discs pitted

slight binding rear brakes

Pass 17 May 2010 66,040 miles

both rear tyres ,tread on 2 mm

Fail 17 May 2010 66,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres ,tread on 2 mm

Pass 19 Apr 2010 65,903 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 19 Apr 2010 65,902 miles

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

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 3 Apr 2009 53,737 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Mar 2008 39,428 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

condensation in o/s/f side repeater

front pads very 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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BG05 VNP is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BG05 VNP, 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 BG05 VNP registered?

BG05 VNP is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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