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FG54 JZE

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

73,824 mi
Last recorded73,824 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 JZE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 73,824 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 72,310 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 70,367 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 68,179 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 68,134 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 65,473 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 60,988 miles

Both rear inner sills starting to corrode

Red warning light on dash for coolant related fault

Under-tray fitted preventing the full inspection of some components

Fail 25 Jun 2018 60,988 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both rear inner sills starting to corrode

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

Red warning light on dash for coolant related fault

Under-tray fitted preventing the full inspection of some components

Pass 28 Jun 2017 56,530 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 56,454 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Broken (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 50,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 41,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 41,295 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 41,295 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 33,017 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 28,866 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 269,440 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 25,170 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 22,685 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 18,828 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 15,068 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
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FG54 JZE is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FG54 JZE, 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 FG54 JZE registered?

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

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