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FL54 ACJ

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,683 mi
Last recorded103,683 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 ACJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 103,683 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 103,674 miles

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill section to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 100,236 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 97,576 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 97,563 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 92,244 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 88,348 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 88,072 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 83,933 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 83,933 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 81,932 miles

rattle from centre exhaust box

Pass 13 Jul 2015 78,013 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust rubber insecure

Fail 17 Jul 2014 73,415 miles

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 73,415 miles

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 67,551 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 67,549 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine management light on

Fail 19 Mar 2013 67,547 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 42,443 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2011 42,422 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 39,495 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 39,493 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 34,316 miles

Both front wiper blades deteriating on ends

Pass 9 Sep 2008 29,017 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 23,321 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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FL54 ACJ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FL54 ACJ, 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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FL54 ACJ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 11 September 2004.

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