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FD04 KVW

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,512 mi
Last recorded77,512 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 KVW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 77,512 miles

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

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 29 Mar 2018 77,494 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)

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

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 20 Apr 2017 74,377 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion Doorsill not in a prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 74,375 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Doorsill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 73,909 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2015 73,811 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 68,763 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 68,750 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 64,342 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 57,039 miles

Airbag light on

Pass 23 Dec 2011 53,069 miles

High level brake light not working.

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

Fail 31 Dec 2010 44,516 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 44,516 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 43,017 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2009 43,014 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 33,322 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 21,834 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 19,778 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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FD04 KVW is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KVW, 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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FD04 KVW is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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