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FE54 OBO

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,611 mi
Last recorded76,611 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 76,611 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors,sills,sill to floors,chassis rails and undersills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 71,912 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 71,912 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 65,697 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 59,364 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 54,129 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 54,100 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 53,729 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 52,900 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2012 52,895 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 52,298 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 46,221 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 45,969 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 36,261 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 26,037 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 16,687 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 16,686 miles

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

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 OBO is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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