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FP04 VZF

2004 Mazda RX-8

Green Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

54,678 mi
Last recorded54,678 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 VZF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 54,678 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 51,683 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 48,783 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 48,776 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 44,438 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 42,794 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres age cracking.

front brakes slightly out of balance

rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 24 Jun 2011 39,858 miles

rear tyres slight age cracks .

Pass 19 Feb 2010 37,857 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 33,992 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 33,997 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 28,801 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 28,235 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 28,235 miles

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)

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 VZF is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Green 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 VZF, 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 VZF registered?

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

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The MOT history for FP04 VZF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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