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BN55 OBV

2005 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,003 mi
Last recorded47,003 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 OBV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 47,003 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 37,023 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 37,023 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 34,335 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 33,770 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 31,835 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 27,033 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 27,030 miles

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

screen chipped

Pass 15 Sep 2009 21,840 miles

ALL 4 TYRES WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 12 Sep 2008 16,657 miles

tyres getting close to limit

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 OBV is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BN55 OBV, 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 OBV registered?

BN55 OBV is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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