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FP04 UTW

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,599 mi
Last recorded104,599 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 104,599 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 100,448 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)

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

Offside Rear lamp has moisture inside

Fail 11 May 2017 100,448 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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)

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

Offside Rear lamp has moisture inside

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 98,488 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 96,451 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front wiper blades split

Fail 6 Aug 2014 96,414 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front wiper blades split

Pass 16 Aug 2013 94,654 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 8 Aug 2013 94,649 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2012 90,359 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 90,357 miles

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

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

rear brake discs in very poor condition

Pass 20 Jul 2011 87,230 miles

Engine oil/fluild leak, full inspection not possible due to engine covers underneath vehcile

Nearside rear brake disc wearing unevenly

Rear brake pads wearing thin close to legal 1.5mm limit

Water vapour retained in both rear lamp units but lighting not affected

Fail 19 Jul 2011 87,221 miles

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

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

Engine oil/fluild leak, full inspection not possible due to engine covers underneath vehcile

Nearside rear brake disc wearing unevenly

Rear brake pads wearing thin close to legal 1.5mm limit

Water vapour retained in both rear lamp units but lighting not affected

Pass 28 Jun 2010 85,921 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 82,498 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 77,111 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 68,948 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 68,948 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)

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

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 UTW is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UTW, 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 UTW registered?

FP04 UTW is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 24 May 2004.

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