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BG55 NUJ

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,172 mi
Last recorded88,172 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 NUJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2023 88,172 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 76,551 miles

Exhaust centre rear & rear boxes, changed to a sporty type

Exhaust front pipe, KAT, centre sections, rust corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2018 69,786 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 66,041 miles

rear exhaust box clamp deteriorated.

Fail 3 Apr 2017 66,023 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear exhaust box clamp deteriorated.

Pass 8 Apr 2016 58,447 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has a slight bind

Fail 4 Apr 2016 58,370 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine oil leak / residue

Pass 20 Mar 2015 56,680 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 56,680 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 53,703 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 42,281 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 40,324 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 30,962 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 21,082 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 20,896 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 8,111 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 7,998 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 NUJ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NUJ, 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 NUJ registered?

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

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