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FN04 XOA

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,084 mi
Last recorded54,084 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN04 XOA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2015 54,084 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 51,364 miles

n/s front tyre valve perished

n/s front tyre worn on edges/perished/cut on sidewall

rear exhaust clamp missing - still secure

Fail 4 Nov 2013 51,364 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s front tyre valve perished

n/s front tyre worn on edges/perished/cut on sidewall

rear exhaust clamp missing - still secure

Pass 29 Oct 2012 45,899 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

advise offside rear tyre cut but not showing cords

advise offside rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Nov 2011 38,564 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 38,564 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 28,877 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 3 Nov 2010 28,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Nov 2009 21,263 miles

exhaust corroded

front pads low

off side rear tyre perished

Fail 16 Nov 2009 21,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded

front pads low

off side rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Nov 2008 14,739 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 9,353 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
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FN04 XOA is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XOA, 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 FN04 XOA registered?

FN04 XOA is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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