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BF54 SYC

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,675 mi
Last recorded50,675 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 SYC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 50,675 miles

dampness at rack

Pass 9 Mar 2016 49,656 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 47,732 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 47,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 41,781 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 41,781 miles

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)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 34,776 miles

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 20 Jul 2010 32,728 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 28,617 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)

front pads appear low

Pass 17 Oct 2007 24,641 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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BF54 SYC is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BF54 SYC, 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 SYC registered?

BF54 SYC is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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The MOT history for BF54 SYC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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