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BT04 LZX

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

40,111 mi
Last recorded40,111 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 LZX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 40,111 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 40,111 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 37,629 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

general corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 27 Jul 2015 37,629 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

general corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 36,061 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 34,290 miles

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 6 Jul 2012 33,131 miles

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 1 Nov 2010 26,424 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 23,736 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 20,677 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 18,527 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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BT04 LZX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BT04 LZX, 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 BT04 LZX registered?

BT04 LZX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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