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BG55 HSZ

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,185 mi
Last recorded74,185 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 HSZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 74,185 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 74,185 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 61,787 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 56,412 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 46,691 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 12 May 2012 37,691 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2011 30,204 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 23,119 miles

front lower engine cover & valance damaged

Fail 27 May 2010 23,119 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front lower engine cover & valance damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2008 10,915 miles

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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BG55 HSZ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red 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 BG55 HSZ, 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 BG55 HSZ registered?

BG55 HSZ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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