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FP04 UEC

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,978 mi
Last recorded66,978 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2015 66,978 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 63,870 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 58,604 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 58,592 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 52,881 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 52,443 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 52,443 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 49,378 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 49,378 miles

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

both rear wheels v/slight binding

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 45,521 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 UEC is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UEC, 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 UEC registered?

FP04 UEC is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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