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FV04 UNE

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

53,646 mi
Last recorded53,646 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 UNE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 53,646 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 49,743 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 45,287 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 45,287 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 45,255 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 42,715 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 36,342 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 36,342 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 30,935 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 30,920 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 23,491 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
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FV04 UNE is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 1,308cc 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 UNE, 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 UNE registered?

FV04 UNE is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 19 June 2004.

Is FV04 UNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV04 UNE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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