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BN55 LSU

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,094 mi
Last recorded70,094 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 LSU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2020 70,094 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 70,094 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 64,148 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 57,363 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 57,363 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 55,744 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 51,948 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to limit on inner edge.

Pass 26 Jan 2015 49,218 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 49,110 miles

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2013 49,110 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2012 48,225 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 41,343 miles

Condensation of n/s/r lamp

Damage to n/s outer sill

Front numberplate plinthe loose

Fail 26 Sep 2011 41,342 miles

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

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

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

Condensation of n/s/r lamp

Damage to n/s outer sill

Front numberplate plinthe loose

Pass 28 Sep 2010 35,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 35,261 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear discs corrorded

Pass 2 Oct 2009 28,316 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 2 Sep 2008 20,617 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 20,566 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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BN55 LSU is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BN55 LSU, 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 LSU registered?

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

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