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FM04 FCX

2004 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

65,942 mi
Last recorded65,942 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 FCX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 65,942 miles

both outer sills advance corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2014 61,500 miles

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

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

front exhaust shield corroded and insecure

rear exhaust clamp badly corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2013 56,801 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 55,150 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 45,950 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 45,950 miles

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

both front discs corroded on inner faces.

both front tyres worn on edges.

both rear tyres close to wear limit.

day running light on n/s faulty.

Pass 18 May 2010 40,183 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 39,484 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 29,581 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 19,472 miles

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

Offside 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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FM04 FCX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FCX, 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 FCX registered?

FM04 FCX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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