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BT04 MBY

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

67,999 mi
Last recorded67,999 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 MBY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2014 67,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 67,492 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 66,022 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 63,437 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 63,437 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 54,659 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 46,420 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 46,407 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 41,323 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 30,505 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 30,471 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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
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BT04 MBY is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BT04 MBY, 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 MBY registered?

BT04 MBY is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 5 June 2004.

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