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YE04 FHU

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

59,272 mi
Last recorded59,272 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE04 FHU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 59,272 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 54,191 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 54,191 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 54,173 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed x2 places (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven 31% (3.7.B.2)

Front all rear suspension componants corroded

Offside Front tyre wall cracking

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under side off car corroded

Pass 27 May 2015 49,163 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 May 2015 49,163 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 43,385 miles

under body corroded and dry

Fail 29 Sep 2014 43,385 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

under body corroded and dry

Pass 16 Sep 2013 40,497 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front and rear brake discs pitted

Pass 19 Apr 2012 36,160 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 29,659 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 19,508 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2010 19,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 10 Apr 2009 12,546 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 10,650 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 8,584 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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YE04 FHU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YE04 FHU, 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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YE04 FHU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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