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BA04 NGJ

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,051 mi
Last recorded97,051 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 NGJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 97,051 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2016 96,915 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 91,787 miles

Oil leak

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

nearside front tyre wearing uneven

Fail 23 Jun 2015 91,786 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

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

nearside front tyre wearing uneven

Pass 23 May 2014 81,295 miles
Fail 18 May 2014 81,288 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 81,032 miles

Brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2012 81,032 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2010 80,738 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 80,737 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 79,837 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 64,587 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 54,559 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres worn

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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BA04 NGJ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BA04 NGJ, 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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BA04 NGJ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 2 August 2004.

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