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BG55 LTN

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,684 mi
Last recorded78,684 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 78,684 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 78,684 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 77,980 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 75,568 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)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 70,309 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 70,308 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 67,611 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 66,222 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 63,368 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)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 59,186 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear tyres .....cracking in tread and inner edges wearing

Pass 6 Sep 2011 56,432 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear tyres........inner edges wearing

Pass 7 Sep 2010 49,505 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 36,641 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 28,280 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front tyres 3mm

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 LTN is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LTN, 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 LTN registered?

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

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