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EK54 JVJ

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

64,350 mi
Last recorded64,350 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 JVJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 64,350 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Worn on inner edge and has cracks to tread pattern

Fail 29 Sep 2017 64,224 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Worn on inner edge and has cracks to tread pattern

Pass 11 Oct 2016 58,625 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 58,245 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 56,272 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 55,385 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 52,394 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 45,054 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 45,057 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 42,939 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 40,704 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 39,181 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 31,452 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)

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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EK54 JVJ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 JVJ, 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 JVJ registered?

EK54 JVJ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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