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BG04 XTE

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Lpg 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,388 mi
Last recorded93,388 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 XTE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 93,388 miles

corrosion on sub frames x suspension units / o/s/r tyre 3mm / under covers x sill covers fitted / 2 x rear exhaust pipe rubbers split

eml light on / damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall / cat cover loose / o/s/f tyre cutting out bad on inner edge

slight under body corrosion

Fail 2 Jun 2017 93,371 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted outer sill (2.4.A.3)

corrosion on sub frames x suspension units / o/s/r tyre 3mm / under covers x sill covers fitted / 2 x rear exhaust pipe rubbers split

eml light on / damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall / cat cover loose / o/s/f tyre cutting out bad on inner edge

slight under body corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2016 84,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 May 2016 84,530 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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 May 2015 81,226 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 75,522 miles

both front headlamps are misted over

front wipers smear screen slightly

Pass 12 Apr 2013 70,159 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Apr 2013 70,189 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Apr 2012 65,069 miles

n/s/f & both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 23 Mar 2012 64,894 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 61,254 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 58,202 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 May 2009 49,367 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 39,440 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Pass 20 May 2007 30,890 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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BG04 XTE is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BG04 XTE, 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 XTE registered?

BG04 XTE is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 22 May 2004.

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