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FP54 BWM

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,639 mi
Last recorded57,639 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2016 57,639 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 52,920 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

SURFACE CORROSION FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Pass 8 May 2015 99,898 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front Body or chassis has slight corrosion, but not affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings

Offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside rear Body or chassis has slight corrosion, but not affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside Rear Body or chassis has slight corrosion, but not affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings

nearside front Body or chassis has slight corrosion, but not affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings

Fail 8 May 2015 99,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front Body or chassis has slight corrosion, but not affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings

Offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside rear Body or chassis has slight corrosion, but not affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside Rear Body or chassis has slight corrosion, but not affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings

nearside front Body or chassis has slight corrosion, but not affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings

Pass 2 Apr 2014 99,419 miles

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

offside rear lamp assy. has condensation inside,not affecting lamps

Pass 7 Mar 2013 93,785 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 89,978 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 69,629 miles

both wipers starting to split

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 30 Dec 2010 69,629 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both wipers starting to split

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 30 Dec 2009 63,780 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 51,451 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 35,772 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 BWM is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FP54 BWM, 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 BWM registered?

FP54 BWM is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 27 November 2004.

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