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BG55 NUC

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

37,803 mi
Last recorded37,803 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2012
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 NUC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2012 37,803 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

rear brakes dragging slightly

Pass 30 Jan 2012 37,803 miles

rear brakes dragging slightly

Fail 10 Jan 2011 31,732 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 31,732 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 25,890 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2010 25,890 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 19,346 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 NUC is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NUC, 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 NUC registered?

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

Is BG55 NUC safe to buy?

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