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FG04 HRW

2004 Mazda RX-8

Yellow Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,942 mi
Last recorded88,942 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 HRW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 88,942 miles

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

corrosion treatment done to under body

Pass 13 Jul 2023 87,565 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion treatment done (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 87,562 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill has a hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened front and rear, suspension, suspension components, chassis, subframe, coil spring, hub, brake pipe and fuel pipe are corrodded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 87,556 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside rear inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All bushes perished.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs scored and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust modified.

General underbody corrosion.

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper bushes heavily perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 85,578 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside sill corroded

Pass 11 May 2018 82,348 miles

MIL light on dash

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

general under body corrosion

Fail 11 May 2018 82,348 miles

MIL light on dash

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

general under body corrosion

Pass 10 May 2017 78,852 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

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

both sills corroded

Pass 12 May 2016 74,934 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 5 May 2016 74,916 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe broken (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 63,597 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

both front shock absorber dust covers split

exhaust heat shields loose causing rattle

slight play in both rear drop links

slight play in rear anti-roll bar bushes

some internals of catalyic convertor in backbox

Pass 17 Jun 2014 61,236 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 56,970 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 52,106 miles

front brake discs slightly warped.

Pass 1 Jul 2011 45,339 miles

1 of 4 rivitts missing on nearside front lower anti-roll link

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

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

condensation in nearside rear lamp unit

offside front wiper blade splitting

Pass 3 Jun 2010 37,401 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2009 29,911 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2008 22,129 miles

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

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

nearside and offside fron t tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 3 Jul 2007 15,986 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 14,638 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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FG04 HRW is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Yellow with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 HRW, 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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FG04 HRW is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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