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LW05 BYF

2005 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,885 mi
Last recorded66,885 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW05 BYF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 66,885 miles

both headlamp lenses 'foggy'

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 14 Aug 2015 66,882 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both headlamp lenses 'foggy'

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Aug 2014 64,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 59,155 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

coolant low level light lit

front no plate plinth loose

slight pitting to inner surfaces of front brake discs

Pass 7 Aug 2012 53,068 miles

headlamp lenses 'foggy'

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

front no plate plinth/front grille loose

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear anti roll bar link arm partly fractured

Pass 6 Aug 2011 44,449 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 35,895 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 35,895 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 20 Aug 2009 28,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 28,186 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 17,790 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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LW05 BYF is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LW05 BYF, 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 LW05 BYF registered?

LW05 BYF is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 August 2005.

Is LW05 BYF safe to buy?

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