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BG55 NTY

2005 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,405 mi
Last recorded50,405 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 NTY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 50,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 46,947 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 44,423 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 44,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 43,365 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S/R & N/S/R (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear side & stop lamps slightly dim

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 2.8mm

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing low O/S 3mm N/S 2.5mm & worn low on inner edges & both damaged on outer sidewall

condensation in N/S/R lamp unit

front exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Fail 26 Feb 2020 43,365 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S/R & N/S/R (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear side & stop lamps slightly dim

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 2.8mm

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing low O/S 3mm N/S 2.5mm & worn low on inner edges & both damaged on outer sidewall

condensation in N/S/R lamp unit

front exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 28 Feb 2019 40,870 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear & O/S/F (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn to 3mm

both front tyres worn on edges & have slight damage to outer sidewalls

Pass 20 Mar 2018 38,238 miles

Both front tyres have minor sidewall damage

Exhaust badly corroded

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 31 May 2017 35,926 miles

both front tyres have slight damage to outer sidewall & wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust joint clamp corroded & poor

Fail 31 May 2017 35,926 miles

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

both front tyres have slight damage to outer sidewall & wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust joint clamp corroded & poor

Pass 27 May 2016 33,348 miles

Nearside Front TYRE HAS CUTS IN SIDEWALL

Nearside Rear BRAKE BINDING. HAND BRAKE STICKING ON. OK WHEN IT RELEASES, AS SOON AS YOU MOVE

SMALL STONE CHIPS TO WINDSCREEN ZONE A & B

Pass 17 Jun 2015 29,137 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

ns front tyre cut sidewall

ns rear light unit full of condensation

os front tyre cut sidewall

os repeater lens broken

Pass 29 May 2014 26,400 miles

O/S side repeater lens cracked & water in lamp unit

O/S/F & N/S/F tyre outer sidewalls damaged

front pads wearing low 75-80% worn

Fail 29 May 2014 26,400 miles

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

O/S side repeater lens cracked & water in lamp unit

O/S/F & N/S/F tyre outer sidewalls damaged

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

front pads wearing low 75-80% worn

Pass 28 May 2013 22,936 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 25 Jun 2012 19,790 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 17,126 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jun 2011 17,126 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 14,719 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)

wipers poor

Pass 29 May 2009 12,526 miles

rear seat belts not checked fully. child seats fitted.

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 NTY is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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