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FSZ 3552

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

50,422 mi
Last recorded50,422 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSZ 3552
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 50,422 miles

Nearside Inner and outer sill corroded

Offside inner and outer sill corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2023 49,443 miles

Both inner and outer sills corroded

General corrosion on underside/ suspension components

Pass 17 Nov 2021 47,988 miles

Both rear inner and outer sills have surface corrosion

Fail 22 Dec 2020 47,910 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases offside tailpipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

surface corrosion to inner and outer sills and underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Jun 2019 46,679 miles

surface corrosion to outer sills / inner sills and underside of vehicle

Fail 19 Jun 2019 46,679 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion to outer sills / inner sills and underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Jun 2018 45,590 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 45,570 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 44,142 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 42,542 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded. (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 May 2016 42,531 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill section (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded. (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2015 42,478 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 4 Jun 2011 41,045 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 41,040 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 36,278 miles

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

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)

Fail 6 May 2010 36,263 miles

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

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

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

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)

front inner brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 17 Mar 2009 29,435 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 24,120 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 15,394 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
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FSZ 3552 is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FSZ 3552, 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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FSZ 3552 is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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