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CP04 FRX

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,415 mi
Last recorded78,415 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP04 FRX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 78,415 miles

Cradle slightly corroded.

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 78,415 miles

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Cradle slightly corroded.

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

Pass 4 May 2016 78,177 miles

Corrosion started on sills & subframes

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

Fail 3 May 2016 78,171 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Corrosion started on sills & subframes

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 77,495 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 77,489 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 77,489 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 72,217 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Front wiper blades not clearing screen very well.

Fail 11 Feb 2013 72,217 miles

Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Front brake discs corroded. Left hand front brake binding

Front wiper blades not clearing screen very well.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 16 Feb 2012 62,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 56,061 miles

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

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

front discs pitted on inner edges

Pass 9 Mar 2010 49,945 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 49,945 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 42,874 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 35,361 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 24,918 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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CP04 FRX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue 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 CP04 FRX, 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 CP04 FRX registered?

CP04 FRX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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