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FG54 KBZ

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,754 mi
Last recorded52,754 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 52,754 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Aug 2017 52,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 47,174 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 47,597 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 41,186 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 34,713 miles

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

o/s rear brake disc corroding

Pass 13 Oct 2009 34,461 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2009 34,461 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 28,036 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 27,473 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 16 Jul 2007 19,916 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 19,916 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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FG54 KBZ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey 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 FG54 KBZ, 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 KBZ registered?

FG54 KBZ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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