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FH04 UDL

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

35,806 mi
Last recorded35,806 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 UDL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 35,806 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 35,193 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 33,959 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 32,902 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 32,898 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle slow & low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 31,923 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 31,105 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 31,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 29,892 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 29,875 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 28,415 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 27,688 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 26,917 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 26,089 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Nov 2014 25,185 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 25,185 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 24,052 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 22,764 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 21,002 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 18,661 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 16,704 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)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 15,068 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 12,201 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 UDL is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 UDL, 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 UDL registered?

FH04 UDL is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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