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FA04 XOJ

2004 Mazda RX-8

Yellow Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,612 mi
Last recorded82,612 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 XOJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2011 82,612 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 74,914 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 70,068 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2009 70,048 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 52,125 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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FA04 XOJ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Yellow with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XOJ, 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 XOJ registered?

FA04 XOJ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 July 2004.

Is FA04 XOJ safe to buy?

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