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BG04 XTZ

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

47,994 mi
Last recorded47,994 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 XTZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2014 47,994 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 45,564 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 45,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 39,816 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 33,886 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 33,886 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 29,723 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 28,449 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 28,449 miles

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

os wiper blade split

Pass 16 Jun 2009 25,699 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 22,562 miles

advise a 4 wheel alignment due to uneven tyre wear.

clamp on back box corroded.

earth lead adrift on back box.

nail in o/s/r tyre

number plate cap missing

o/s/f wiper blade split.

Pass 15 Jun 2007 18,665 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 18,665 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XTZ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XTZ, 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 XTZ registered?

BG04 XTZ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 23 April 2004.

Is BG04 XTZ safe to buy?

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