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FL54 ZVH

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,879 mi
Last recorded87,879 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 ZVH
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 87,879 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 87,879 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 81,813 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BORDERLINE PASS (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BORDERLINE PASS (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 81,813 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases possible cracked manifold (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BORDERLINE PASS (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BORDERLINE PASS (4.1.E.1)

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 81,758 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 67,900 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust silencer clamp corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2013 66,068 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 66,068 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 66,054 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 64,552 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 62,383 miles

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

nsf indicator lamp cracked

Pass 28 Sep 2009 55,985 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 52,565 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 52,565 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 33,815 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 ZVH is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ZVH, 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 FL54 ZVH registered?

FL54 ZVH is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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