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FL04 KFP

2004 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

80,901 mi
Last recorded80,901 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 80,901 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 80,893 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 78,230 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both faded slightly (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 75,157 miles

Both headlamp lenses are cloudy

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 72,336 miles

Both headlamp lenses are cloudy

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 67,954 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 65,070 miles

Nearside Rear light condensated

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

inner sills corroded

stone chips to windscreen

Fail 6 Jul 2016 65,063 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear light condensated

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

inner sills corroded

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 10 Jul 2015 64,949 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake discs are corroded

rear exhaust clamp is rusted through

Fail 4 Jul 2015 64,949 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake discs are corroded

rear exhaust clamp is rusted through

Pass 5 Apr 2013 61,215 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 61,215 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 52,711 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 52,711 miles

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

Nearside Steering component cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 43,978 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner face

rear brake discs corroded on faces

Pass 12 Mar 2010 37,858 miles

front number plate holder slightly loose from each end of holder

Pass 19 Mar 2009 33,963 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 28,016 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 21,252 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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FL04 KFP 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 73.7%.

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 FL04 KFP, 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 KFP registered?

FL04 KFP is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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