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BC04 CVB

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,162 mi
Last recorded86,162 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 CVB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 86,162 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% offside low (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 9 May 2016 86,160 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% offside low (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 68,537 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge

rear tyres cracking

Pass 24 Jun 2014 65,357 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 62,069 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 62,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 53,768 miles

EML on

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)

front and rear pads look low but caliper carrier obscuring view

high level stop lamp not working

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2011 43,069 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 43,069 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 35,638 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2009 27,629 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 27,627 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 14,788 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 9,041 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
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BC04 CVB is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BC04 CVB, 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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BC04 CVB is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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