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FY04 KOU

2004 Mazda RX8

Black Petrol 2489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,633 mi
Last recorded73,633 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX846,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 KOU
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,489cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 73,633 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 72,815 miles

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)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 70,154 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering changed from electric to fluid.

Vehicle fitted with 2500 cc engine from earily 1992 toyota.

Pass 16 Nov 2010 68,751 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 61,656 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 53,955 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front number plate is loose !

Fail 26 Nov 2008 53,933 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front number plate is loose !

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 45,095 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 31,679 miles

Nearside 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 RX8?

Based on 3,515 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,795
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 183
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 87
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 70
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FY04 KOU is a 2004 Mazda RX8 in Black with a 2,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2004 Mazda RX8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 46,774 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda RX8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY04 KOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Mazda RX8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FY04 KOU registered?

FY04 KOU is a 2004 Mazda RX8, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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