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BK55 GLF

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

85,000 mi
Last recorded85,000 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 GLF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 85,000 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and offside front to rear inner sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 84,995 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill surface (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 84,439 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 84,439 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 84,281 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 84,048 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 83,226 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2015 83,174 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 82,655 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 81,270 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front slight brake bind

offside rear slight brake bind

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 79,888 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 76,731 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)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 76,731 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 6 Apr 2010 70,116 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 70,116 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 39,822 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)

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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BK55 GLF is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 BK55 GLF, 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 BK55 GLF registered?

BK55 GLF is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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