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FN04 XOF

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

104,038 mi
Last recorded104,038 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN04 XOF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2021 104,038 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 103,224 miles

cover sills fitted outer sills not checked properly

nearside and offside outer sills corroding (rear)

offside rear handbrake performance low

rear suspension corroding

Fail 24 Jan 2019 103,221 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

cover sills fitted outer sills not checked properly

nearside and offside outer sills corroding (rear)

offside rear handbrake performance low

rear suspension corroding

Pass 18 Jan 2018 101,118 miles

play in Steering U/J Joint

Pass 27 Jan 2017 99,772 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 99,772 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 96,498 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 94,765 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 88,964 miles

slight wear in front pads and discs

Fail 29 Mar 2014 88,964 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

slight wear in front pads and discs

Pass 24 Apr 2013 83,406 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 83,395 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre perished badly

Pass 3 Apr 2012 77,488 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 25 Feb 2011 71,932 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 71,577 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Jan 2010 71,576 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 60,727 miles

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

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 6 Feb 2009 60,727 miles

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

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

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

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 10 Jan 2008 42,942 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 41,256 miles

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

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 XOF is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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