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DG04 FNP

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,850 mi
Last recorded111,850 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 FNP
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2016 111,850 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 103,832 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2014 91,305 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Feb 2014 91,272 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2013 76,161 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2013 76,155 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)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 67,210 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)

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

cut in oiffside rear tyre tread but not showing cords

Pass 18 Mar 2011 59,009 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 12 Mar 2011 58,962 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 26 Feb 2010 53,115 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 48,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 42,470 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 37,255 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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DG04 FNP is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DG04 FNP, 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 DG04 FNP registered?

DG04 FNP is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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