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BG04 XTD

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

78,075 mi
Last recorded78,075 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 XTD
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 78,075 miles

Engine management light was on at time of test

Front and Rear brake discs corroded

Nearside and Offside front suspension bushes split and perished

Rear suspension components corroded and bushes split and perished.

nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2014 78,075 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine management light was on at time of test

Front and Rear brake discs corroded

Nearside and Offside front suspension bushes split and perished

Rear suspension components corroded and bushes split and perished.

Pass 16 Aug 2013 76,524 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 73,412 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 73,412 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 64,525 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front tyres low

rear pads getting low.

Fail 7 Jun 2011 64,525 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front tyres low

rear pads getting low.

Pass 25 May 2010 56,488 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 48,966 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 48,966 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2008 40,242 miles

Rear tyres treads on 2mm tread.

Pass 24 May 2007 32,017 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 32,016 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

wiper blades starting to split

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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BG04 XTD 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 BG04 XTD, 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 BG04 XTD registered?

BG04 XTD is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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