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BG04 XTU

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,580 mi
Last recorded66,580 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2014 66,580 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear exhaust clamp corroded/thin

shallow cuts in both front tyres

top steering column bracket(adjusterable type)slight play

Fail 21 Oct 2014 66,580 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear exhaust clamp corroded/thin

shallow cuts in both front tyres

Pass 11 Jan 2013 63,715 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 61,721 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 57,275 miles

both rear tyres worn close to limit

small chips on front screen

Fail 9 Apr 2011 57,120 miles

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

both rear tyres worn close to limit

small chips on front screen

Pass 22 Feb 2010 51,343 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 46,398 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 46,038 miles

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

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

both wiper blades splitting

Pass 23 May 2008 37,513 miles

O/S/F anti roll bar link worn

Pass 30 May 2007 29,050 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 29,047 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres getting low

chip zone a

slight corrosion rear discs

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 XTU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG04 XTU registered?

BG04 XTU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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