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CX55 BWG

2005 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,876 mi
Last recorded89,876 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 BWG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2014 89,876 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 89,876 miles

Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 83,689 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 76,409 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 68,565 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 62,968 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 53,668 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 43,873 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
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CX55 BWG is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CX55 BWG, 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 CX55 BWG registered?

CX55 BWG is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 14 October 2005.

Is CX55 BWG safe to buy?

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