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BG55 NUA

2005 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

88,585 mi
Last recorded88,585 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 88,585 miles

Oil leak ()

eml on

rear exhaust rusting

Fail 2 May 2017 88,561 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)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

eml on

Pass 2 Apr 2016 87,102 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 79,391 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 79,387 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 72,561 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 66,720 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 66,714 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wipers starting to split

Pass 19 Sep 2011 57,580 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 57,577 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 47,280 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 47,904 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 37,275 miles

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

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

nearside repeater lens damaged

Fail 18 Sep 2009 37,275 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside repeater lens damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2008 25,804 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 25,804 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)

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 NUA is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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