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FP04 RZG

2004 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

42,234 mi
Last recorded42,234 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 RZG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 42,234 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 42,234 miles

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

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 36,832 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 36,832 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 31,866 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 31,866 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 30,996 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 28,958 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 26,881 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 24,417 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 22,152 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 19,106 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 15,751 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 RZG is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RZG, 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 RZG registered?

FP04 RZG is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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