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FG04 HOJ

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,081 mi
Last recorded72,081 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2012
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 HOJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2012 72,081 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 65,302 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)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 63,890 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 56,973 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2009 53,938 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 53,938 miles

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

nearside front wheel rim damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2008 38,585 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 34,269 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 25,833 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 25,833 miles

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)

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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FG04 HOJ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FG04 HOJ, 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 FG04 HOJ registered?

FG04 HOJ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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