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FH04 RYG

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,498 mi
Last recorded93,498 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 RYG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 93,498 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear parking (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front tyre low / scrubbed on inner

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 28 Oct 2017 93,498 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear parking (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative Both (1.7.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front tyre low / scrubbed on inner

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 89,197 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 82,736 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

exhaust secure but needs a look at one of the clamps slightly coroded.

Pass 10 Jul 2013 75,409 miles

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

brake discs corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2013 75,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2012 70,175 miles

both front tyres scrubbed on inner edge

front and rear discs corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2012 70,175 miles

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

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

both front tyres scrubbed on inner edge

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2011 64,110 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 60,942 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 60,941 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2009 56,950 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 44,728 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Sep 2008 44,692 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 39,208 miles

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

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 RYG is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RYG, 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 RYG registered?

FH04 RYG is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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