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FG54 PMX

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,826 mi
Last recorded89,826 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 PMX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 89,826 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides inner sill (n/s and o/s) (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 89,825 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides inner sill (n/s and o/s) (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 79,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on indicating a fault

Pass 6 Oct 2014 64,803 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 63,697 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 60,428 miles

both front tyres have cracks between treads and wearing low on tread edges

front brake pads wearing low

front brakes out of balance by 23% and are BORDER LINE

Fail 12 Nov 2012 60,428 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

both front tyres have cracks between treads and wearing low on tread edges

front brake pads wearing low

front brakes out of balance by 23% and are BORDER LINE

Pass 28 Oct 2011 56,271 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 52,922 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 52,922 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 46,569 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 46,569 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 36,119 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 25,713 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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FG54 PMX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FG54 PMX, 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 FG54 PMX registered?

FG54 PMX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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