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HJ54 FKZ

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,114 mi
Last recorded85,114 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 FKZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2013 85,114 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 76,142 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 73,559 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 73,559 miles

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

rear ride height adjuster bracket broken

Pass 4 May 2010 70,653 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 70,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2009 62,037 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 58,626 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 46,157 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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HJ54 FKZ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HJ54 FKZ, 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 HJ54 FKZ registered?

HJ54 FKZ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 27 November 2004.

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