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BD54 MTU

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,651 mi
Last recorded57,651 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 MTU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 57,651 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 56,696 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 53,413 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 47,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 42,196 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 35,293 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 121,774 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 25,136 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 23,912 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 23,912 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 22,143 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 22,143 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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)

front discs corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2011 20,168 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 16,975 miles

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)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 14,850 miles

Damage to floor

Fail 5 Aug 2009 14,850 miles

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

Damage to floor

Pass 8 Aug 2008 12,394 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 10,441 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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BD54 MTU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2004 Mazda RX-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 50,944 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 BD54 MTU, 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 22 years old, this Mazda RX-8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD54 MTU registered?

BD54 MTU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is BD54 MTU safe to buy?

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