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FL04 RYC

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,653 mi
Last recorded74,653 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 RYC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2015 74,653 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 65,838 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 65,838 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 62,787 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 62,787 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 55,275 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine warning light on

water in n/s/r lamp

Pass 8 Mar 2011 44,971 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 44,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 39,669 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 35,172 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 35,108 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 28,590 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 21,882 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 RYC is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RYC, 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 RYC registered?

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

Is FL04 RYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL04 RYC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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