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FD54 NFG

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

91,935 mi
Last recorded91,935 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 NFG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 91,935 miles

both rear outer sills badly corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2018 91,933 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

both rear outer sills badly corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2017 86,659 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 86,659 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 79,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has damage to outer wall

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 74,262 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 74,262 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 69,917 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 69,908 miles

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)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 64,137 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 59,891 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 59,872 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

exhaust pipe to rear silencer clamp badly corroded and deteriating

n/s front tyre tread has nail in it

n/s front tyre tread outter edge near limit and perishing

n/s rear anti roll bar drop link has slight play

o/s front tyre tread outter edge starting to get low and perished

Pass 2 Dec 2011 52,511 miles

slight chip in front screen

Fail 26 Nov 2011 52,354 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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine management lamp on

slight chip in front screen

Pass 26 Nov 2010 69,299 miles

milage previously entered wrong ie in miles correct in km

Pass 4 Nov 2010 69,201 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 36,142 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 32,683 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2008 32,683 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)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 26,687 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FD54 NFG is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FD54 NFG, 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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FD54 NFG is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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