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FP04 RVV

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

62,568 mi
Last recorded62,568 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 RVV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 62,568 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 62,568 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 56,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 56,299 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 52,595 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 52,595 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Fail 1 May 2012 50,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 39,538 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 39,534 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 34,924 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 34,924 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 30,042 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Apr 2008 25,413 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 13,819 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 12,625 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 12,625 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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FP04 RVV is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 FP04 RVV, 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 FP04 RVV registered?

FP04 RVV is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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