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BG55 LTY

2005 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

33,855 mi
Last recorded33,855 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 LTY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 33,855 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 35,190 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 35,153 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 33,407 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 33,406 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 31,093 miles

engine covers fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2010 31,091 miles

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2009 26,775 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 26,775 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 16,473 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 LTY is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LTY, 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 LTY registered?

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

Is BG55 LTY safe to buy?

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