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FV04 ZYG

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,727 mi
Last recorded83,727 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2015 83,727 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 83,727 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 76,763 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 76,316 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2013 73,138 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 70,878 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 67,900 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 61,711 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 55,042 miles

rear tyres worn to 2.2mm

Fail 4 Apr 2009 54,874 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

rear tyres worn to 2.2mm

Pass 14 May 2008 45,795 miles

n/s/f tyre nearly bald inner tread

o/s/f tyre bald inner tread

Pass 25 May 2007 34,053 miles

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

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)

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 ZYG is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZYG, 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 ZYG registered?

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

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The MOT history for FV04 ZYG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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