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DG55 BHV

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

42,817 mi
Last recorded42,817 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 BHV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2014 42,817 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 42,817 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 38,979 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 37,791 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 30,498 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 30,498 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 19,581 miles

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

Front brake discs worn and pitted

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)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 9,577 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Sep 2008 6,749 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 6,749 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.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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DG55 BHV is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DG55 BHV, 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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DG55 BHV is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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