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FL04 URV

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

67,134 mi
Last recorded67,134 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 URV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 67,134 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 61,907 miles

small cut in n/s/f tyre outer side wall.

Fail 17 Nov 2015 61,907 miles

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

small cut in n/s/f tyre outer side wall.

Pass 18 Nov 2014 56,578 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 56,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 48,291 miles

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

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

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

offside rear lamp unit has condensation

Pass 23 Oct 2012 44,288 miles

both rear tyres are perishing.

Pass 20 Oct 2011 41,310 miles

both front tyres central tread perished

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2010 39,061 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 39,058 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2010 38,443 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 37,591 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 31,266 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 31,119 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 17,128 miles

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

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 URV is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 1,308cc 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 URV, 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 URV registered?

FL04 URV is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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