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FL54 PBX

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,655 mi
Last recorded71,655 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 71,655 miles

exhaust bracket broken

front brake pads low

Pass 22 May 2013 64,590 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 62,489 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 55,947 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 52,896 miles

front discs heavily corroded inner edges,rear exhaust clamp poor

nail nsr tyre,rear tyres on limit,wipers poor,front tyres wearing on edges,oil leak suspect sump

Fail 18 Dec 2009 48,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 48,686 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 37,803 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 37,803 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 30,169 miles

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)

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 PBX 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 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PBX, 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 PBX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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