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BG55 LTA

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

45,934 mi
Last recorded45,934 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2011
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 LTA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2011 45,934 miles

dent o/s/r door and general scratches

front tyres cracking

rear pads low

Fail 3 Oct 2011 45,934 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

dent o/s/r door and general scratches

front tyres cracking

rear pads low

Pass 14 Oct 2010 37,293 miles

o/s/f wing and bumper scratched and general marks on body

radiator warning light on

Fail 14 Oct 2010 37,293 miles

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

o/s/f wing and bumper scratched and general marks on body

radiator warning light on

Pass 15 Oct 2009 31,008 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 30,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

damage o/s/f bumper/wing

Pass 26 Sep 2008 24,581 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 LTA is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LTA, 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 LTA registered?

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

Is BG55 LTA safe to buy?

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