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BG55 LSY

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,956 mi
Last recorded48,956 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2014 48,956 miles

front tyres cracked round inner sidewall

Pass 2 Oct 2013 44,387 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front wipers worn

tyres cracking round sidewall

Pass 20 Sep 2012 42,539 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 37,036 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 37,036 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 30,294 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 30,236 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 20,229 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 11,619 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 LSY 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 BG55 LSY, 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 LSY registered?

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

Is BG55 LSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 LSY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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