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FV04 PHA

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

73,202 mi
Last recorded73,202 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2012
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 PHA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2012 73,202 miles

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

damage on front bumper n/s

engine warning light on

general corrossion on chassis/suspension arms

Fail 16 Mar 2012 73,182 miles

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

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

registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 72,398 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2010 72,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 66,515 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 66,515 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 60,017 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 59,808 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 50,494 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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FV04 PHA is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 PHA, 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 PHA registered?

FV04 PHA is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 15 May 2004.

Is FV04 PHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV04 PHA shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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