MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,651 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Engine coolant level warning light on
Engine warning light on
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)
centre rear brake light not working
engine light on
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
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
EML On
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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
rear exhaust clamp badly corroded
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust clamp corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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