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FL04 FOP

2004 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

60,048 mi
Last recorded60,048 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 FOP
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 60,048 miles

all tyres near legal limit

Pass 1 Sep 2016 60,048 miles

Nearside Rear tyre nail in tread and close to limit

Offside Rear wearing low

both front tyres wearing at inner edges of tread

Fail 1 Sep 2016 60,048 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear tyre nail in tread and close to limit

Offside Rear wearing low

both front tyres wearing at inner edges of tread

Fail 16 Aug 2016 96,622 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill - rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill - rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 57,763 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 55,427 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 53,046 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 53,024 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 50,685 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 47,927 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 39,775 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 39,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 24 Sep 2009 33,130 miles

Repaired chip/crack in zone "A" not encroaching into drivers view

Fail 24 Sep 2009 33,130 miles

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

Repaired chip/crack in zone "A" not encroaching into drivers view

Pass 26 Aug 2008 26,758 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 26,565 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 25,352 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 21,370 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 21,234 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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FL04 FOP is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FL04 FOP, 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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FL04 FOP is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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