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BG55 JFK

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

62,346 mi
Last recorded62,346 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 JFK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 62,346 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 58,898 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 57,687 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 55,175 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 55,174 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2018 55,071 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 50,629 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 44,392 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)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 44,392 miles

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

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

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 2 Sep 2015 36,310 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 29,515 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 26,647 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 24,488 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 22,131 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 19,270 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 16,336 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 13,901 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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BG55 JFK is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 JFK, 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 JFK registered?

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

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