MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,888 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All front and rear jacking points damaged/corroded
All front and rear suspension components corroded
All underbody poorly welded/under sealed
All underbody under sealed limited inspection
Both outer sill’s poorly welded and under sealed
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipe ends (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Off side rear (5.2.3 (e))
All front and rear jacking points damaged/corroded
All front and rear suspension components corroded
All underbody poorly welded/under sealed
All underbody under sealed limited inspection
Both outer sill’s poorly welded and under sealed
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipe ends (1.1.11 (c))
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Outer handle loose (6.2.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Off side rear (5.2.3 (e))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security general underside corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) also bent ()
Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all x4 (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
both sides rear inner and outer sills covered heavily with sealant
vehicle steering & suspension components have surface rust
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
general under body rust
Nearside Front Outer Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
general under body rust
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill to floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill to floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside front tyre cracking in treads
rear exhaust clamp deteriorated
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)
Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FX04 XNU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 FX04 XNU, 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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FX04 XNU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 24 May 2004.
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