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A1 FYL

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,300 mi
Last recorded89,300 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 FYL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2013 89,300 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 81,762 miles

Driver seat movement malfunction, but fixed firm

Fail 21 Mar 2012 81,762 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver seat movement malfunction, but fixed firm

Pass 16 Mar 2011 68,649 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 68,648 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 58,661 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 32,388 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 27,688 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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A1 FYL is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 A1 FYL, 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 A1 FYL registered?

A1 FYL is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 15 October 2004.

Is A1 FYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 FYL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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