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FL04 PFG

2004 Mazda RX-8

Green Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,033 mi
Last recorded71,033 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 PFG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 71,033 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 68,186 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 63,325 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 58,861 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 54,448 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 54,443 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 52,017 miles

corrosion to front brake discs inner faces

near side spot light glass broken

rear brake discs badly corroded

slight damadge to screen zone B

slight oil leak

slight rusting tonear side rear brake flex ferrel

Pass 25 Jan 2012 52,017 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 52,017 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front brake discs corroded from inside

near side front spotlight glass broken

oil leak

rear brake discs seriously corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2011 49,069 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 44,978 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 44,978 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2008 36,520 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 36,520 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 31,521 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 PFG is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Green with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PFG, 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 PFG registered?

FL04 PFG is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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The MOT history for FL04 PFG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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