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FM04 WYR

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

75,870 mi
Last recorded75,870 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 WYR
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2015 75,870 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2014 63,958 miles

Engine management light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

coolent light on

nearside front tyre has cut on inside wall but not deep enough to expose cords

Fail 1 Nov 2013 53,040 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 53,040 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2012 45,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2012 42,253 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 37,188 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 32,431 miles

all tyres to 1.6mm

Pass 25 Apr 2009 28,952 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)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 25,409 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 19,663 miles

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 WYR is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WYR, 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 WYR registered?

FM04 WYR is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 7 July 2004.

Is FM04 WYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM04 WYR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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