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B13 RXB

2004 Mazda RX-8

Green Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

98,730 mi
Last recorded98,730 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 RXB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 98,730 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 97,684 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 96,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 95,988 miles

Emissions not tested not fully tested due to erratic idle and eml on (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid only 1 of 4 jets working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hid headlight wash system inoperative pre 2009 car

Pass 15 Mar 2021 92,575 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 90,653 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 90,653 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Emissions not tested no catalytic converter fitted (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 88,400 miles

slight play offside front shockabsorber top mount

Fail 22 Mar 2019 88,400 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight play offside front shockabsorber top mount

Pass 13 Mar 2018 84,895 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 84,892 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 81,224 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output lamp condensated (1.1.A.3d)

engine oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2017 81,224 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output lamp condensated (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

eml on

engine oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2016 75,970 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 75,970 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 69,133 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 61,371 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 59,123 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 53,933 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 46,726 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 46,551 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 39,426 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 33,047 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 21,021 miles

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)

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
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B13 RXB is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Green with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 B13 RXB, 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 B13 RXB registered?

B13 RXB is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 17 November 2004.

Is B13 RXB safe to buy?

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