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BV57 BGO

2008 Mazda RX8

Black Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,596 mi
Last recorded72,596 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX844,918 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV57 BGO
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 72,596 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 72,596 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 64,070 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 57,245 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 57,245 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 53,028 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 48,959 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 43,644 miles

slight damage nsf tyre outerwall

undertrays fitted

wiper blades split

Pass 21 Feb 2011 31,219 miles

undertrays fitted

wiper blades split

chips in screen

How Reliable is the Mazda RX8?

Based on 3,515 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,795
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 183
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 87
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 70
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BV57 BGO is a 2008 Mazda RX8 in Black with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Mazda RX8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 44,918 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 RX8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV57 BGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Mazda RX8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BV57 BGO registered?

BV57 BGO is a 2008 Mazda RX8, first registered on 22 February 2008.

Is BV57 BGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV57 BGO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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