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FN54 ZJZ

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

101,196 mi
Last recorded101,196 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN54 ZJZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 101,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 101,138 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 93,652 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2024 92,533 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2022 91,463 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 89,250 miles

Handbrake as little reserve travel

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 88,444 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 86,294 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective beginning to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted and under body trays fitted obscuring view to some testable components

Pass 19 Aug 2017 83,683 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

UNDER BODY TRIMS FITTED

Fail 19 Aug 2017 83,683 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

UNDER BODY TRIMS FITTED

Pass 18 Aug 2016 81,317 miles

the underside of the vehicle has been under sealed, zebarted heavily making inspection difficult.

Fail 12 Aug 2016 81,315 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour blue light (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

the underside of the vehicle has been under sealed, zebarted heavily making inspection difficult.

Pass 29 May 2013 78,114 miles

both front tyres perished

front discs in poor condition

n/s side repeater lamp damaged

o/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r door handle broken but opening door

rear brake pads appear low

slight judder n/s/r brake

Pass 3 May 2012 69,401 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 69,400 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 65,307 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front brake disks worn

n/s/f indicator repeater lens broken

Pass 19 Mar 2010 64,133 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 64,133 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 48,178 miles

front & rear brake discs corroded edges on inner working surfaces.

n/side & o/side rear tyres worn to 1.6mm tread depth (legal limt).

o/side rear brake disc recorded judder.

rear brake pads worn low.

Pass 30 May 2008 33,985 miles

front & rear brake discs corroded on edges.

o/side rear brake pads low.

Pass 30 May 2007 15,522 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)

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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FN54 ZJZ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FN54 ZJZ, 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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FN54 ZJZ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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