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FD04 UTU

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,895 mi
Last recorded88,895 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 UTU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2015 88,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2014 85,105 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

front brake pads worn to excess

rear brake pads worn to limit

Pass 12 Dec 2012 78,247 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 19 Nov 2011 71,597 miles

front and rear disc's are slightly pitted

slight corrosion to the underside

Fail 12 Nov 2011 71,564 miles

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

front and rear disc's are slightly pitted

slight corrosion to the underside

Fail 16 Sep 2011 71,540 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)

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

slight wear to front brake discs

slight wear to rear brake discs

Pass 24 Jun 2010 58,486 miles

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

Oil leak

rear suspension corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2010 58,486 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

rear suspension corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2009 49,190 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 38,423 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 27,678 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 UTU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FD04 UTU, 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 UTU registered?

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

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