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BN55 AXF

2005 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

86,464 mi
Last recorded86,464 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 AXF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 86,464 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 86,419 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

O/S/F tyre slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 72,750 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 72,750 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 68,466 miles

Front Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 68,466 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 57,505 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 57,505 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 42,548 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Aug 2009 42,548 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2008 26,417 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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BN55 AXF is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 BN55 AXF, 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 BN55 AXF registered?

BN55 AXF is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is BN55 AXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 AXF shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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