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FP54 NMJ

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

75,682 mi
Last recorded75,682 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 75,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubbed/Worn (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 75,681 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubbed/Worn (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 73,523 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both, but treated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 71,484 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 71,484 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 69,699 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 69,636 miles

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 67,005 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 64,335 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 62,604 miles

Nearside Rear vertical link lower dirt cover slightly split

condensation o/s/r light

wipers deteriorating

Pass 14 Mar 2019 60,191 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 57,729 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 57,603 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 55,086 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 52,029 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 49,046 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 48,986 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 45,686 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 41,069 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 37,290 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 33,320 miles

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

Rear Discs Pitted inner Face

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 29,062 miles

headlamp aims low

rear pads low

Pass 17 Nov 2008 24,801 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 24,801 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 20,372 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 NMJ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 NMJ, 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 NMJ registered?

FP54 NMJ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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