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FV04 ACF

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,054 mi
Last recorded85,054 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 ACF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 85,054 miles

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

battery secured with cable ties

plastic sill trims fitted ,unable to see condition of ouyter sills

Fail 10 Apr 2018 85,054 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

plastic sill trims fitted ,unable to see condition of ouyter sills

Pass 16 Oct 2014 85,052 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 85,049 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 84,857 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 May 2010 72,852 miles

Condensation in n/s/r light unit

Front brake discs appear v slightly worn

Fail 12 May 2010 72,852 miles

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

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)

Condensation in n/s/r light unit

Front brake discs appear v slightly worn

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

Pass 6 May 2009 63,543 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 52,954 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 40,713 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 40,713 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Both front tyres worn close too limit !!

N/S/R lamp has a sidelamp inop !!

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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FV04 ACF is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FV04 ACF, 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 FV04 ACF registered?

FV04 ACF is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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