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BG55 LTV

2005 Mazda RX8

Grey Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,726 mi
Last recorded94,726 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX844,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 LTV
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 94,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

ONLY JUST PASSED PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY TEST 20%

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 91,755 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 91,748 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)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 83,383 miles

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

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)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 83,383 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 7 Feb 2014 69,675 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 55,517 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 44,460 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 43,438 miles

front no plate damaged

off side rear light cover cracked

Fail 1 Jul 2011 43,436 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

front no plate damaged

near side rear brake discs badly pitted and corroded

off side rear light cover cracked

Pass 29 Jun 2010 42,528 miles

o/s/r light cluster cracked

Fail 28 Jun 2010 42,528 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r light cluster cracked

Pass 30 Jun 2009 29,232 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 29,099 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.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)

front number plate slightly damaged

rear bumper damaged

How Reliable is the Mazda RX8?

Based on 3,515 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,795
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 183
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 87
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 70
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BG55 LTV is a 2005 Mazda RX8 in Grey with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2005 Mazda RX8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 44,874 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 RX8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG55 LTV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Mazda RX8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG55 LTV is a 2005 Mazda RX8, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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