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EJ04 FYU

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

21,262 mi
Last recorded21,262 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 FYU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 21,262 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 21,262 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 20,379 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 19,750 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 19,382 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 19,382 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 18,949 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 18,789 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 18,439 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 17,255 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 17,255 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 16,335 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 15,560 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 14,250 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 13,206 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 13,118 miles

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Pass 6 Jul 2010 12,758 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 12,758 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 12,119 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 8,798 miles

o/s and n/s/rear tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/rear tyre worn in middle of tread

Pass 24 May 2007 7,960 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 7,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.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
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EJ04 FYU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EJ04 FYU, 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 EJ04 FYU registered?

EJ04 FYU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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