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FM04 EFA

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,420 mi
Last recorded65,420 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 EFA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 19 Jan 2015 65,420 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 63,671 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 58,257 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 54,817 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)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 54,565 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on...

rear tyres on 3.5mm

Pass 26 Jul 2010 53,490 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 52,715 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 49,106 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 42,512 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 42,047 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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FM04 EFA is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FM04 EFA, 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 FM04 EFA registered?

FM04 EFA is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 8 June 2004.

Is FM04 EFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM04 EFA shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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