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EN04 FZJ

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

78,679 mi
Last recorded78,679 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN04 FZJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 78,679 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower sill rusting at rear

Pass 30 Oct 2023 77,460 miles

Coolant warning lamp on

Front Headlamps misting

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 74,690 miles

Headlamps misted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil temp light illuminated

Pass 8 Nov 2021 72,626 miles

Oil temp lamp on

Fail 5 Nov 2021 72,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords shown through cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords shown through cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil temp lamp on

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 71,442 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 71,435 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both front head lamps frosted

Pass 28 May 2019 69,117 miles

Headlamps frosted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle underside corroded to various areas

Pass 29 May 2018 67,675 miles

Headlamps frosted

Pass 1 Jun 2017 66,486 miles

coolant warning light is on.

offside and nearside front wiper bade rubbers are both starting to split.

Pass 27 May 2016 65,190 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 65,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2015 63,088 miles

scrackes under chassis

Pass 14 May 2014 60,983 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 13 May 2014 60,983 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 58,432 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)

Pass 17 May 2012 56,594 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear lamps has water inside

Pass 12 May 2011 54,824 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 52,600 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 49,510 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 42,320 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 42,320 miles

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

front wiper blades slightly worn

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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EN04 FZJ 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 EN04 FZJ, 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 EN04 FZJ registered?

EN04 FZJ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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