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FV04 DSU

2004 Mazda RX-8

Green Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,064 mi
Last recorded81,064 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 DSU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 81,064 miles

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

nearside and off side rear outer sills lightly coroded.

Pass 31 Jan 2013 72,692 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 68,086 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 65,005 miles

front brake discs pitte on inner face

rear brake discs worn

wipers starting to smear on screen

Fail 28 Mar 2011 65,005 miles

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

front brake discs pitte on inner face

rear brake discs worn

wipers starting to smear on screen

Pass 28 Apr 2010 62,385 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 62,384 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 56,952 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 53,254 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 47,140 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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FV04 DSU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Green with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FV04 DSU, 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 DSU registered?

FV04 DSU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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