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FL54 MZG

2004 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

105,546 mi
Last recorded105,546 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 MZG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2013 105,546 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 105,470 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 96,984 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 96,984 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 95,952 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 93,335 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 88,523 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 85,199 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

SCRATCHES ON FRONT BUMPER

SLIGHT OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

Fail 1 Nov 2008 85,199 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

SCRATCHES ON FRONT BUMPER

SLIGHT OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

Pass 15 Nov 2007 79,396 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 79,394 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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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FL54 MZG is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Silver 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 FL54 MZG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL54 MZG registered?

FL54 MZG is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 18 September 2004.

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