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BV55 XVK

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,061 mi
Last recorded78,061 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 XVK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 78,061 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 75,622 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 75,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 74,826 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 73,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 71,799 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 225/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 71,795 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 225/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 69,557 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 69,557 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 69,249 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2016 62,433 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2015 54,446 miles

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

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 25 Jul 2014 48,687 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 44,134 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 40,971 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 May 2012 40,969 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2011 36,154 miles

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

plug lead not conected

Pass 20 Apr 2010 20,652 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 16,652 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2009 16,652 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 11,241 miles

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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BV55 XVK is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BV55 XVK, 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 XVK registered?

BV55 XVK is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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