MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,271 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear tyres cracking/perished
near side rear brake slightly binding
off side front brake slightly binding
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear tyres cracking/perished
near side rear brake slightly binding
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
both rear tyres perishing
nearside front tyre worn on inner tread
traction control light on
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear tyre sidewalls cracking
oil creaming
worning light on
both front tyres perishing
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both wipers deteriorated
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both wipers deteriorated
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
top rust on rear brake discs
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
top rust on rear brake discs
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)
How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8?
Based on 304,386 MOT tests across 25,254 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BF54 JFV is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 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 BF54 JFV, 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.
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What year was BF54 JFV registered?
BF54 JFV is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 September 2004.
Is BF54 JFV safe to buy?
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