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X8 FRD

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

29,260 mi
Last recorded29,260 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX8 FRD
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 29,260 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 28,307 miles

Brake pads front and rear are getting low

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Oct 2014 28,307 miles

Brake pads front and rear are getting low

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 26,410 miles

Both rear brakes binding

Pass 20 Aug 2012 24,314 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished on sidewall.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2011 20,850 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 19,373 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 19,373 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 16,302 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)

advise bothy front tyre's starting to go out of shape on inside edge

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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X8 FRD is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X8 FRD, 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 X8 FRD registered?

X8 FRD is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 24 April 2004.

Is X8 FRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X8 FRD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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