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FV04 HVK

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,689 mi
Last recorded106,689 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 106,689 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 95,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 86,165 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

THE WELDED REPAIRS APPEARES SATISFACTORY HOWEVER IT HAS BEEN COVERED WITH SEALER

Fail 29 Sep 2017 85,989 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX AREA (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL AREA (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL AREA (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 77,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 69,383 miles

CHILD SEAT AND DOG HARNES FITTED

HEADLAMP LEVELING SYSTEM MAY BE FAULTY

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 69,383 miles

CHILD SEAT AND DOG HARNES FITTED

HEADLAMP LEVELING SYSTEM MAY BE FAULTY

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 59,633 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 59,479 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Oct 2013 54,147 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s wiper starting to split

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Fail 30 Sep 2013 54,140 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s wiper starting to split

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 2 Oct 2012 44,754 miles

brake pads worn thin.

Pass 29 Sep 2011 30,988 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 26,041 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)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 25,202 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS DETERIORATED

REAR TYRES ON 2 MM

Pass 4 Sep 2008 23,114 miles

front tyre treads down to 3mm & rear tyres to 4mm.

Fail 2 Sep 2008 23,083 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

front tyre treads down to 3mm & rear tyres to 4mm.

Pass 17 Aug 2007 20,164 miles

Both front tyres are getting low on tread depth, offside 2mm, nearside 3mm.

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 HVK is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HVK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV04 HVK registered?

FV04 HVK is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 22 May 2004.

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