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FE04 PXP

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

56,611 mi
Last recorded56,611 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 56,611 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 56,601 miles

Centre Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 53,368 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2013 52,783 miles

all 4 tyres perished in tread

offside repeater in poor condition

rear discs poor on inner faces

Fail 9 May 2013 52,783 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all 4 tyres perished in tread

offside repeater in poor condition

rear discs poor on inner faces

Pass 11 Nov 2011 51,336 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 51,336 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 48,961 miles

traction light is on

Fail 14 Apr 2010 48,961 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

traction light is on

Fail 16 Oct 2008 44,522 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 44,522 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 41,501 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 29,103 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
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FE04 PXP is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PXP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE04 PXP registered?

FE04 PXP is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is FE04 PXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE04 PXP shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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