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FA04 VTX

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,361 mi
Last recorded67,361 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 VTX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 67,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 61,965 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 61,852 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer and inner sill near trailing arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer and inner sill near trailing arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 55,787 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

both sides rear sill areas corroded through,not deemed within prescribed areas at this time

Pass 19 Jul 2017 49,716 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 43,876 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 37,681 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 31,705 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 31,705 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 27,239 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 27,239 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 24,940 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 24,730 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 24,472 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 23,742 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jul 2008 23,322 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 19,148 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 19,103 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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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FA04 VTX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FA04 VTX, 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 FA04 VTX registered?

FA04 VTX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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