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FY54 FWK

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,776 mi
Last recorded75,776 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 FWK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 75,776 miles

Oil leak ()

corrosion to sills

Pass 4 Oct 2016 71,254 miles

bonnet security

Pass 6 Oct 2015 66,143 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 60,318 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 53,292 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 53,292 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 47,566 miles

front discs and pads wearing

Pass 3 Oct 2011 41,979 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 41,978 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 35,866 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 29,953 miles

front pads wearing

Fail 5 Oct 2009 29,952 miles

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

front pads wearing

Pass 7 Oct 2008 28,424 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 21,995 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 21,989 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.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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FY54 FWK is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FY54 FWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY54 FWK registered?

FY54 FWK is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 10 September 2004.

Is FY54 FWK safe to buy?

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