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FB04 TJZ

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

57,036 mi
Last recorded57,036 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 TJZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 57,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/zr18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 53,668 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 53,668 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 48,956 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2013 42,468 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 42,439 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 41,766 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 37,056 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 31,306 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 26,258 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 26,258 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 22,076 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 17,679 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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FB04 TJZ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FB04 TJZ, 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 FB04 TJZ registered?

FB04 TJZ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 14 August 2004.

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