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FH04 RYT

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,877 mi
Last recorded45,877 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2021 45,877 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 5 Jun 2021 45,877 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2020 43,424 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 42,185 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 39,548 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 38,791 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 38,791 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 35,796 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 31,835 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 29,210 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 25,460 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 16 May 2013 25,440 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 7 Jun 2012 22,856 miles

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

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 22,856 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)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 20,289 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 20,289 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 17,899 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 15,451 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 13,906 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 11,238 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 RYT is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FH04 RYT, 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 RYT registered?

FH04 RYT is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 May 2004.

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