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FA54 PGK

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,687 mi
Last recorded64,687 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2012
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 PGK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2012 64,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 64,687 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 84,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

headlight adjust sensor link broken

Pass 3 Nov 2010 81,936 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 81,936 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 76,797 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 57,356 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front tyres getting low on inner edges

Pass 19 Sep 2008 57,356 miles

both front tyres getting low on inner edges

Pass 18 Sep 2007 35,523 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 35,306 miles

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

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

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

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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FA54 PGK is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FA54 PGK, 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 FA54 PGK registered?

FA54 PGK is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 17 September 2004.

Is FA54 PGK safe to buy?

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