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FX04 XNU

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,888 mi
Last recorded100,888 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 XNU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2023 100,888 miles

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))

Fail 11 Nov 2023 100,888 miles

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))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 98,115 miles

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))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 88,062 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 84,652 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general under body rust

Fail 4 Aug 2018 84,648 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 76,460 miles

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)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 76,369 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 70,751 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 69,399 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 65,826 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 63,279 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 63,279 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 60,656 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 57,510 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 57,510 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 55,810 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 49,620 miles

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 39,959 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 26,024 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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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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