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FG54 BFY

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,432 mi
Last recorded165,432 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 BFY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 165,432 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2015 165,002 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 157,010 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 156,987 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 153,790 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 153,786 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 144,286 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Steering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

exhaust heat shields corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2012 144,281 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Steering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

exhaust heat shields corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2011 135,658 miles

SRS warning light on

Fail 14 Jul 2011 135,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

SRS warning light on

Pass 1 Apr 2011 135,476 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 135,476 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 121,313 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 100,505 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 71,693 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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FG54 BFY is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FG54 BFY, 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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FG54 BFY is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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