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FE54 OBK

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,529 mi
Last recorded82,529 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 82,529 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 80,052 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 76,250 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 76,179 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)

Both front tyre treads worn on inside edge and cracking.

Pass 12 Jan 2013 71,507 miles

Corrosion on rear under-floor sills and rear suspension components.

Pass 11 Jan 2012 66,908 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 61,787 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 57,078 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 47,823 miles

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

surface corrosion to rear inner sills

Fail 14 Jan 2009 47,815 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

surface corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 13 Sep 2007 34,617 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 OBK is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OBK, 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 OBK registered?

FE54 OBK is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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