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EN04 FZM

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,831 mi
Last recorded74,831 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN04 FZM
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 74,831 miles

Central exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear slight leak from rear exhaust silencer clamp

headlamps becoming deteriorated

rear registration plate deteriorated

vehicle becoming corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2021 74,830 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Central exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear slight leak from rear exhaust silencer clamp

headlamps becoming deteriorated

rear registration plate deteriorated

vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2020 65,788 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Lower both inner sills corroded

various suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2020 65,788 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Lower both inner sills corroded

various suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2019 56,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mist in lens (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 56,479 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mist in lens (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 55,696 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear number plate damaged

engine management light on

exhaust system corroded

various suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2017 54,068 miles

all brake disc and pads very corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2016 53,681 miles

All brake pads getting low

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

Fail 6 Feb 2015 52,882 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 52,882 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 49,378 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 49,378 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine Management Lamp on indicating a fault

offside front tyre has a nail in it

Pass 8 Feb 2013 42,848 miles

n/s/r tyre tread getting low

Pass 9 Feb 2012 39,214 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 39,190 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 34,971 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 30,243 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 28,656 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 23,079 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 18,664 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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EN04 FZM is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EN04 FZM, 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 FZM registered?

EN04 FZM is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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