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BV55 XCA

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

65,329 mi
Last recorded65,329 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 XCA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 65,329 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 65,143 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 64,924 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 64,913 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 64,638 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 63,992 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 63,686 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 62,850 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 61,629 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 60,224 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 58,992 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 57,933 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 48,496 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 37,430 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 37,426 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 5 May 2009 24,936 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 17,603 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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BV55 XCA is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 BV55 XCA, 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 BV55 XCA registered?

BV55 XCA is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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The MOT history for BV55 XCA shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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