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FP54 AJX

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,726 mi
Last recorded51,726 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2011
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 AJX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2011 51,726 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake disc's slightly worn.

N/S/F tyre on 3.0mm tread depth and badly worn on inner edge.

O/S/F tyre on 4.0mm tread depth and badly worn on inner edge.

Various front and rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 18 Nov 2011 51,726 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake disc's slightly worn.

N/S/F tyre on 3.0mm tread depth and badly worn on inner edge.

O/S/F tyre on 4.0mm tread depth and badly worn on inner edge.

Various front and rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 23 Nov 2010 50,386 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

both rear shox damp

curb damaged to alloy wheels

front brake pads worn very low

o/s/r tyre on 2mm tread

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

rear brake pads worn

Pass 25 Nov 2009 46,929 miles

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

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

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

surface corrosion to rear inner sills

Fail 25 Nov 2009 46,929 miles

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

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

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

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

surface corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 5 Nov 2008 41,842 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 41,842 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 33,642 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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FP54 AJX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FP54 AJX, 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 FP54 AJX registered?

FP54 AJX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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