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FL04 GBE

2004 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,354 mi
Last recorded56,354 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 56,354 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 52,858 miles

f tyres wearing on inner edges

rear inner sills starting to corrode

Pass 10 Oct 2014 45,767 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 43,842 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 43,842 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nail in edge of nearside front tyre[non repairable]

Pass 8 Oct 2012 41,730 miles

child seats in rear

Fail 8 Oct 2012 41,730 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

child seats in rear

Pass 15 Oct 2011 39,363 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 36,984 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 36,984 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 35,146 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 34,300 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 34,300 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 32,758 miles

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

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 GBE is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GBE, 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 FL04 GBE registered?

FL04 GBE is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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The MOT history for FL04 GBE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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