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FG54 MJU

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,734 mi
Last recorded73,734 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 73,734 miles

n/s/r drop link worn

o/s/f drop link worn

tested wet

Pass 7 May 2013 71,453 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 69,000 miles

front & rear brake pads low.

Pass 7 Oct 2010 68,896 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 58,937 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 58,937 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

suggest tracking checked

Fail 18 Jun 2009 56,187 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both front tyres bit low inner edges

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 26 Sep 2008 44,387 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 44,387 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 24,770 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 MJU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MJU, 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 MJU registered?

FG54 MJU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 11 October 2004.

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