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BV55 HMH

2005 Mazda RX-8 231 Ps

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,293 mi
Last recorded94,293 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 HMH
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8 231 Ps
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2013 94,293 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 81,536 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 68,056 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 68,053 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 47,998 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 47,997 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8 231 Ps?

Based on 342 MOT tests across 135 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
2,806
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
135
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
Anti-roll bar linkage fractured 8
brake disc excessively pitted 4
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 3
Full Mazda RX-8 231 Ps reliability report

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BV55 HMH is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 231 Ps in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Mazda RX-8 231 Ps fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV55 HMH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX-8 231 Ps typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Mazda RX-8 231 Ps is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BV55 HMH registered?

BV55 HMH is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 231 Ps, first registered on 20 September 2005.

Is BV55 HMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV55 HMH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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