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BU54 XJD

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

35,204 mi
Last recorded35,204 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 XJD
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2014 35,204 miles

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

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

both headlight aims on lower limits

damage to both outer sills

exhaust corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edges(tracking out)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 35,204 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both headlight aims on lower limits

damage to both outer sills

exhaust corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edges(tracking out)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 28,468 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 28,458 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ON.

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 20,488 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 20,487 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 20,473 miles

N/S/F tyre perished and cracking

N/S/R tyre sidewall damaged

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

O/S/F wear on inner edge

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

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

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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BU54 XJD is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BU54 XJD, 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 BU54 XJD registered?

BU54 XJD is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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