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FG04 HPA

2004 Mazda RX8

Silver Petrol 1859cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,677 mi
Last recorded62,677 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX846,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 HPA
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,859cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 62,677 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2021 58,513 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 55,780 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 53,435 miles

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

under body has general corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2018 53,559 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 53,559 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 53,434 miles

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

vehicle has been modified and fitted with a 1992 engine as told by customer

Pass 22 Aug 2016 53,105 miles

vehicle modified and been fitted with 1991 engine as advised by customer

Pass 28 Aug 2015 52,954 miles

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

vehicle modified and fitted with a 1991 engine advised by customer

Pass 31 May 2014 52,769 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

vehicle has been modified and fitted with a 1992 engine

Pass 19 Jul 2011 40,000 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 40,001 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 36,988 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 27,341 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

slight bind o/s rear brake

Pass 12 Aug 2008 19,118 miles

Front tyres getting low on tread

Nearside indicator side repeater lens cracked

Rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 9 Aug 2007 12,440 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda RX8?

Based on 3,515 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,795
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 183
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 87
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 70
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FG04 HPA is a 2004 Mazda RX8 in Silver with a 1,859cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2004 Mazda RX8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 46,774 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda RX8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG04 HPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Mazda RX8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FG04 HPA registered?

FG04 HPA is a 2004 Mazda RX8, first registered on 23 March 2004.

Is FG04 HPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG04 HPA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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