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FL04 MYM

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,798 mi
Last recorded65,798 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 MYM
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 65,798 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

heavily under sealed

outer sill covers preventing full inspection of outer sills

suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 21 May 2019 64,717 miles

vehicle has been under sealed

Fail 15 May 2019 64,679 miles

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

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))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 14 Feb 2018 63,504 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 61,975 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 59,579 miles

o/s front tyre worn slightly on the inner edge

rear brake discs rusty

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 31 Jan 2015 56,890 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 56,882 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

center pipe to rear box clamp corroded no leak at time of test

Pass 28 Jan 2014 56,859 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 56,859 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 51,613 miles

Centre stop light not working

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 45,793 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn low on inner edges possible tracking out

engine oil milky

Pass 6 Jan 2011 39,756 miles

Front Pads Getting Low

Pass 26 Jan 2010 34,560 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 27,319 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 27,257 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 19,303 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 16,336 miles

both rear tyres on legal tread limit

chip in windscreen

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 MYM is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 MYM, 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 MYM registered?

FL04 MYM is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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