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BN05 YFD

2005 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,815 mi
Last recorded85,815 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 YFD
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2013 85,815 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 85,815 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2012 84,139 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 75,751 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 75,743 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 65,539 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 58,105 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 44,440 miles

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

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

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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BN05 YFD is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN05 YFD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN05 YFD registered?

BN05 YFD is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is BN05 YFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 YFD shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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