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FE54 BKV

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,651 mi
Last recorded81,651 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 BKV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 81,651 miles

Both headlamp lenses are slightly opaque and the light output and beam patterns are acceptable

Both rear lower inner sills are corroded

Both sill lips are corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has a nail in the tread (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

The offside rear outer sill wheel arch is corroded

The rear subframe and suspension components are heavily corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2016 79,346 miles

Engine coolant level warning light on

Engine warning light on

Fail 12 Apr 2016 79,293 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 71,294 miles

centre rear brake light not working

engine light on

Fail 5 Mar 2015 71,294 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)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

centre rear brake light not working

engine light on

Pass 5 Mar 2014 67,642 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 63,049 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 57,730 miles

EML On

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 57,727 miles

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

EML On

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2011 51,384 miles

rear exhaust clamp badly corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2010 45,922 miles

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

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2009 37,060 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 30,426 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 30,426 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nsf tytre just 1,6mm req replace recc 4 wheel align==nail in nsf tyre==fr pads appear low

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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FE54 BKV is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FE54 BKV, 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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FE54 BKV is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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