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YF04 FKX

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

82,861 mi
Last recorded82,861 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 FKX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 82,861 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 98,526 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 78,624 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 May 2016 78,621 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 71,497 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 65,907 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 65,907 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 65,706 miles

emwl on

oil leak from sump.

Fail 24 May 2013 65,705 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

emwl on

oil leak from sump.

Pass 30 May 2012 61,164 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 57,615 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 26 May 2010 51,845 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 51,842 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 May 2009 45,963 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 45,963 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 May 2008 41,659 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 34,910 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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YF04 FKX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YF04 FKX, 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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YF04 FKX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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