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BG55 JFO

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,539 mi
Last recorded104,539 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 104,539 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Some corrosion to O/S outer sill

Fail 7 Nov 2017 104,539 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Some corrosion to O/S outer sill

Pass 3 Sep 2016 96,322 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 75,191 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres have slight wear on inner edges

front suspension joints have slight play

Pass 15 May 2013 60,952 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2013 60,952 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 55,076 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 48,037 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 37,629 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 32,710 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 25,236 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 24,970 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 JFO is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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