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FD04 UTS

2004 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,799 mi
Last recorded129,799 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 UTS
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 129,799 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2016 129,766 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BOTHSIDES REAR OUTER SILLS (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 121,825 miles

Front Wipers Slightly Worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2014 114,371 miles

All Four Tyre Valves Deteriorated

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 109,366 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 914,845 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

exhaust corrorded

wipers smearing

Fail 12 Oct 2012 914,813 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

exhaust corrorded

wipers smearing

Pass 23 Aug 2011 67,338 miles

All brake disc pitted

Both front tyres low on tread on inside edge

Pass 28 Jul 2010 66,860 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 61,378 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 55,982 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 48,750 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

windscreen scratched

Pass 4 Jul 2007 48,676 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 48,676 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear brake discs in poor condition(fronts worst)

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 UTS is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FD04 UTS, 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 UTS registered?

FD04 UTS is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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