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FD04 GKZ

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,085 mi
Last recorded101,085 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 GKZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 101,085 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 97,928 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner & Outer Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Outer Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner & Outer Sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 93,519 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 90,639 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 90,639 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 78,132 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 66,022 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 58,446 miles

Front discs's slightly corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2011 58,446 miles

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

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

Front discs's slightly corroded

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Jan 2010 52,492 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 52,492 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 45,658 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 45,658 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 37,782 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 37,759 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 May 2007 33,483 miles

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

Nearside 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
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FD04 GKZ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 FD04 GKZ, 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 FD04 GKZ registered?

FD04 GKZ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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