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FC04 HVU

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

67,562 mi
Last recorded67,562 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 HVU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 67,562 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened all of them (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper lower both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 67,562 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened all of them (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper lower both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 66,304 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Aug 2016 63,663 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 63,663 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault in dashboard (5.4.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 61,400 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 58,920 miles

engine oil low

light n/s/r tyre tread cracks noted

light pitting to both rear discs noted

nails in rear tyres noted

rear pads look low

Pass 12 Aug 2013 56,775 miles

both rear discs in poor condition coroded

n/side front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 10 Aug 2013 56,775 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear discs in poor condition coroded

n/side front tyre worn inner edge

n/side rear tyre low tread 2mm

Pass 7 Aug 2012 51,596 miles

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

front brake pads look low

pitted rear brake discs noted

tread cracks to both front tyres noted

Fail 7 Aug 2012 51,596 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake pads look low

pitted rear brake discs noted

tread cracks to both front tyres noted

Pass 23 Jul 2011 42,003 miles

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

front brake pads look low?

light pitting to rear discs noted

Pass 6 Aug 2010 35,139 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 35,139 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear discs pitted

Pass 10 Aug 2009 30,729 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 27,460 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 23,970 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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FC04 HVU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 FC04 HVU, 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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FC04 HVU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 9 August 2004.

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