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FHZ 4786

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,858 mi
Last recorded80,858 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHZ 4786
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 80,858 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) slight damage to exhaust

all four tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 5 Oct 2020 80,858 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) slight damage to exhaust

all four tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 27 May 2020 80,856 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill [rear] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill [rear] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) slight damage to exhaust

all four tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 14 Mar 2017 77,254 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight damage to exhaust

Fail 13 Mar 2017 77,254 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight damage to exhaust

Pass 19 Feb 2016 74,645 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 72,012 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 10 Jul 2013 65,922 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 57,063 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 57,063 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 51,914 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 51,914 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

wiper blades splitting

Pass 23 Nov 2010 48,993 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 43,419 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 29,918 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 13,702 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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FHZ 4786 is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FHZ 4786, 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 FHZ 4786 registered?

FHZ 4786 is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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