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FH04 LYW

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

45,735 mi
Last recorded45,735 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 LYW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 45,735 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)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 45,597 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 39,908 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 39,908 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear suspension arms heavioly rusted

Pass 26 Jun 2013 37,543 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 37,543 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 34,187 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 30,134 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 26,257 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 26,257 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 22,110 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 22,108 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 18,713 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 14,807 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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FH04 LYW is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FH04 LYW, 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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What year was FH04 LYW registered?

FH04 LYW is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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