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FE04 AEM

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,274 mi
Last recorded75,274 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE04 AEM
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 75,274 miles

fuel tank damp advise inspection to see if there is a leak

rear suspension gaitors in poor condition

Fail 29 Jul 2016 75,252 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault . (5.4.2)

fuel tank damp advise inspection to see if there is a leak

rear suspension gaiters poor condition

Pass 16 Jul 2015 74,123 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 72,248 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 72,246 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 72,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all discs poor / worn

oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2013 69,589 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 68,091 miles

brake disc poor

exhurst poor

play in wheels

rear tyres worn

strong smell of petrol

wipers poor

Pass 15 Jun 2011 62,907 miles

all pads on limit

chip in screen

cut in nsr tyre

nail in osf tyre

nsf track rod leaking

oil leak

rear lights have condinsation

Fail 15 Jun 2011 62,907 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

all pads on limit

chip in screen

cut in nsr tyre

nail in osf tyre

nsf track rod leaking

oil leak

rear lights have condinsation

Pass 11 Jun 2010 60,630 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 60,630 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear discs slight worn

Pass 1 May 2009 51,983 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 May 2008 47,949 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 41,408 miles

n/s/r tyre low tread 2mm

o/s/r tyre 3mm

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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FE04 AEM is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FE04 AEM, 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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FE04 AEM is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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