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BG55 JEO

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,360 mi
Last recorded68,360 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 68,360 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 64,006 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 63,987 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 61,357 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 18 Dec 2012 56,478 miles

mid brake light inop

rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2011 49,673 miles

front discs thin inner face

osf engine mount broken

rear discs badly corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2010 44,319 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 39,484 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 39,484 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 32,110 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 32,110 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.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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BG55 JEO is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JEO, 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 JEO registered?

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

Is BG55 JEO safe to buy?

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