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FH04 RYP

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

92,478 mi
Last recorded92,478 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 RYP
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2013 92,478 miles

offside engine mount partly collapsed

Fail 13 Jun 2013 92,476 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 92,317 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 83,428 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2012 83,428 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Oil leak

center brake light not working

Pass 7 Jun 2011 74,730 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

the front brake pad arre slightly worn

Fail 7 Jun 2011 74,730 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

the front brake pad arre slightly worn

Pass 4 Jun 2010 65,706 miles

front no plate delaminated

Fail 22 Jun 2009 56,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front no plate slightly delaminated

Pass 22 Jun 2009 56,675 miles

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)

front no plate slightly delaminated

Pass 24 Apr 2008 45,694 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 45,687 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 35,728 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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FH04 RYP is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 RYP, 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 RYP registered?

FH04 RYP is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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