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FP54 HFJ

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

61,800 mi
Last recorded61,800 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 HFJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 61,800 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 51,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 50,176 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 50,176 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

advise front discs corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2012 47,550 miles

coolant leak

Pass 20 Oct 2011 45,834 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 43,225 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 35,343 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 31,907 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 25,920 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 25,920 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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FP54 HFJ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HFJ, 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 HFJ registered?

FP54 HFJ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 17 November 2004.

Is FP54 HFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP54 HFJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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