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BG55 LTT

2005 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,170 mi
Last recorded74,170 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 LTT
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 74,170 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 70,156 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 63,279 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)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 53,886 miles

rear pads low

Fail 12 Dec 2015 53,886 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

rear pads low

Pass 4 Apr 2012 49,261 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 49,252 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 46,467 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 46,467 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 38,405 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 1 Oct 2008 29,911 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)

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 LTT is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LTT, 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 LTT registered?

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

Is BG55 LTT safe to buy?

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