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FP04 RVX

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,227 mi
Last recorded79,227 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 RVX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 79,227 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Jan 2018 79,215 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jan 2016 35,020 miles

sill covers and inner arch covers fitted so full inspection is not possible

underside of car corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2016 66,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

sill covers and inner arch covers fitted so full inspection is not possible

underside of car corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2014 52,445 miles

wipers poor

Fail 9 Jul 2014 52,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wipers poor

Pass 8 Jul 2013 48,546 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 43,130 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 brake disc outer face slightly deteriorated

Offside rear light lens condensated

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 34,950 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 34,950 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)

Pass 7 May 2010 31,992 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 26,838 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 26,838 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2008 23,254 miles
Pass 20 May 2007 18,443 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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FP04 RVX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FP04 RVX, 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 RVX registered?

FP04 RVX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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