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FL04 RXZ

2004 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

80,958 mi
Last recorded80,958 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2011 80,958 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 12 Aug 2011 80,958 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)

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2010 73,488 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

front discs worn

Fail 6 Aug 2010 73,488 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both front tyres worn inner edges

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Pass 6 Aug 2009 56,945 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 56,945 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 49,229 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 49,220 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 25,978 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 RXZ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RXZ, 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 RXZ registered?

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

Is FL04 RXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL04 RXZ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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