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FC04 KLX

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,218 mi
Last recorded119,218 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 KLX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 119,218 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing BOTH (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 117,280 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

slight corrosion to nearside and offside outer rear sill panels

Pass 11 Oct 2014 116,224 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 106,718 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 94,282 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

air bag light on

exhaust heat shield loose

front number plate fitted at slight incline

Fail 2 Oct 2012 94,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

air bag light on

exhaust heat shield loose

front number plate fitted at slight incline

Pass 4 Oct 2011 82,225 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 77,281 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)

Fail 9 Sep 2010 77,193 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Steering column universal joint excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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)

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2009 67,727 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 45,716 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 45,716 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

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

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

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 KLX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FC04 KLX, 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 KLX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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