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FN04 DFK

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,526 mi
Last recorded110,526 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2011
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN04 DFK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2011 110,526 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)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 110,526 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 7 Jul 2010 104,487 miles

rear brake discs lightly corroded

suspect front and rear brake pads lowish

Fail 6 Jul 2010 104,487 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs lightly corroded

suspect front and rear brake pads lowish

Fail 3 Jul 2010 104,483 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

rear number plate backing coming adrift

small chips on front screen

Fail 9 Jul 2009 101,822 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 101,822 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 96,454 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 96,445 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 84,843 miles

inner front brake pads VERY low

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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FN04 DFK is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FN04 DFK, 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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FN04 DFK is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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