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BK55 XLY

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,115 mi
Last recorded86,115 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2014 86,115 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 86,115 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 82,734 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/f wiper split but clearing ok

tyres wearing low on edges

Fail 24 Dec 2012 82,734 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/f wiper split but clearing ok

offside rear brakes slightly binding

tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 29 Dec 2011 75,691 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 75,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 62,733 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 31 Dec 2009 48,510 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 29,686 miles

front pads wearing.

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 XLY is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BK55 XLY, 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 XLY registered?

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

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