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FD04 UUC

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,610 mi
Last recorded123,610 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 123,610 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill areas sill covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 117,651 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2017 113,667 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 113,655 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 110,775 miles

Offside Rear Inner tyre cracking/perishing

Fail 4 Oct 2016 110,775 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Inner tyre cracking/perishing

Pass 4 Sep 2015 109,533 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 109,522 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower rear marked with chalk (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall marked with chalk (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower rear marked with chalk (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 108,032 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 105,152 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 103,534 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 101,741 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 98,524 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2009 96,243 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2008 91,344 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 90,924 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)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 82,166 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 82,166 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

advise front brake pads down to the limit

advise rear brake pads down to the limit

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 UUC 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 72.2%.

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 UUC, 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 UUC is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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