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EK54 JVE

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,888 mi
Last recorded66,888 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 JVE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 66,888 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 61,679 miles

UNDERCOVERS FITTED

Pass 6 Apr 2016 56,052 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 2 Mar 2015 49,958 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 46,684 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Fail 14 Feb 2014 46,684 miles

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

Engine management light illuminated

Pass 19 Feb 2013 42,258 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 37,175 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 33,781 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 33,780 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 32,295 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2010 32,238 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 31,611 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 27,504 miles

both front tyres down to 2mm

Pass 19 Oct 2007 21,750 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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EK54 JVE is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EK54 JVE, 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 EK54 JVE registered?

EK54 JVE is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 9 November 2004.

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