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BT04 MDJ

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,160 mi
Last recorded65,160 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2009
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 MDJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2009 65,160 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 62,146 miles

both rear tyres wearing low in the centre

nearside headlight alignment on maximum setting

offside headlight alignment on minimum settings

unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

Fail 10 May 2008 61,801 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)

unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

Pass 14 May 2007 48,983 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
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BT04 MDJ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MDJ, 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 MDJ registered?

BT04 MDJ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 May 2004.

Is BT04 MDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT04 MDJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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