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FE54 NFH

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,474 mi
Last recorded56,474 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 NFH
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 56,474 miles

Front suspension components slightly corroded

Offside Front side repeater cover missing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 56,474 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front suspension components slightly corroded

Offside Front side repeater cover missing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 53,323 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 53,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Mar 2013 51,123 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 51,123 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 46,846 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 39,547 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 30,487 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear lamp cluster has moisture in

Fail 2 Mar 2010 30,487 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear lamp cluster has moisture in

Pass 2 Mar 2009 26,401 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 20,498 miles

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 NFH is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NFH, 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 FE54 NFH registered?

FE54 NFH is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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