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FG54 PYY

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

47,030 mi
Last recorded47,030 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 PYY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2013 47,030 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 46,978 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise n/s/front adjusting arm mount fractured (poss h/lamp).

Pass 30 Nov 2012 44,610 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 44,483 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 41,358 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 38,542 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 38,348 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 30,661 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 23,399 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 23,331 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 19,148 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 PYY is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FG54 PYY, 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 PYY registered?

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

Is FG54 PYY safe to buy?

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