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WR54 FJU

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

78,532 mi
Last recorded78,532 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR54 FJU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 78,532 miles

Front brake imbalance at maximum limits

Rear brake imbalance at maximum limits

Rear subframe corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Rear tyres getting close to limit

corrosion on front subframe

Fail 29 Nov 2017 78,527 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases intermediate pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch corroded/holed (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch corroded/holed (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill panel under vehicle corroded/holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake imbalance at maximum limits

Rear brake imbalance at maximum limits

Rear subframe corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Rear tyres getting close to limit

corrosion on front subframe

Pass 25 Nov 2016 75,986 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Fail 24 Nov 2016 75,986 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 73,083 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 72,871 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

nail in n/s/r tyre

water ingress both rear light units

Pass 28 Nov 2014 70,752 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

suspension & brake components corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2014 70,752 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

suspension & brake components corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2013 67,072 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 67,072 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 64,536 miles

Head Light Auto Aim Warning Light on Indicating A Fault

Fail 30 Nov 2012 64,536 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Head Light Auto Aim Warning Light on Indicating A Fault

Pass 25 Nov 2011 60,641 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 60,461 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 54,665 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 54,665 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2009 45,919 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 38,925 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front brake pads low

os floor damage

rear brake pads low

windscreen chipped zone B less than 40mm

Pass 28 Nov 2007 31,954 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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WR54 FJU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FJU, 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 FJU registered?

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

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