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FH04 YMX

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,471 mi
Last recorded107,471 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 YMX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 107,471 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 100,815 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 100,815 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 93,225 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 85,603 miles

N/S/R lamp has condensation in it.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Only just passed emission test.

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 72,968 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 72,968 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 63,925 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake pads worn.

handbrake lever near limit of travel.

front tyres worn down to wear indicators.

Pass 7 Jun 2007 55,835 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 55,747 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)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 YMX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YMX, 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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FH04 YMX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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