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FF04 HBH

2004 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,648 mi
Last recorded79,648 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFF04 HBH
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 79,648 miles

back blowing slightly.

Fail 26 Jun 2017 79,642 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

back blowing slightly.

Pass 21 Jun 2016 69,505 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front cracking in tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 66,138 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 62,564 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 62,510 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

cut in nearside front tyre not exceed requirements

offside front offside rear nearside front tyres sign of perishing

Fail 5 Jun 2014 62,472 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

cut in nearside front tyre not exceed requirements

offside front offside rear nearside front tyres sign of perishing

Pass 14 Jun 2013 58,143 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 53,896 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 50,603 miles

Rear brake pads 2-3mm

Front discs slightly rusty inner faces

Offside rear tyre 2mm

Pass 8 Jun 2010 47,017 miles

Rear discs slightly rusty on inner faces

Fail 8 Jun 2010 47,017 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear discs slightly rusty on inner faces

Fail 30 May 2009 43,266 miles

Front and rear discs slightly corroded on inner faces

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

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

Pass 30 May 2009 43,266 miles

Front and rear discs slightly corroded on inner faces

Pass 27 May 2008 37,158 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 29,040 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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FF04 HBH is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FF04 HBH, 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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FF04 HBH is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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