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WR54 FGJ

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,843 mi
Last recorded101,843 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR54 FGJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 101,843 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 101,842 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 91,388 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 86,519 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inner tread .......

Fail 12 Nov 2015 86,519 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn inner tread .......

Pass 17 Nov 2014 82,339 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 75,468 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 67,525 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 59,781 miles

centre brake brakes inop

Fail 9 Feb 2012 59,781 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

centre brake brakes inop

n.s.f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2011 51,316 miles

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2010 41,523 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 41,523 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake pads worn

Pass 4 Mar 2009 33,641 miles

O/S/F TYRE INNER SIDE WALL CUT AND OUTTER SIDE WALL MARKED

Fail 4 Mar 2009 33,641 miles

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

O/S/F TYRE INNER SIDE WALL CUT AND OUTTER SIDE WALL MARKED

Pass 21 Feb 2008 24,283 miles

both rear tyres 1.6mm

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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WR54 FGJ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 WR54 FGJ, 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 WR54 FGJ registered?

WR54 FGJ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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