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EF04 FNX

2004 Mazda RX-8

Yellow Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,767 mi
Last recorded83,767 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 FNX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 83,767 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust clamp corroding away,system still secure

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Corroded (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 81,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 81,775 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 78,498 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 74,933 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 70,077 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 63,174 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 43,476 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 41,457 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 39,770 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 32,200 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 24,417 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 19,046 miles

n/s rear seat belt not checked baby seat fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2007 18,729 miles

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

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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EF04 FNX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Yellow with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EF04 FNX, 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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EF04 FNX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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