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BV04 HSG

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

104,782 mi
Last recorded104,782 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 HSG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 104,782 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 104,782 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 94,353 miles

traction control light on

Fail 16 Feb 2012 94,353 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

traction control light on

Pass 9 Feb 2011 83,184 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 83,184 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 71,319 miles

nearside front tyre bold on inner edge

offside front tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2009 58,016 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 58,016 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Feb 2008 43,621 miles

front pads low

front plate has a small stone chip on the letter 'v'

front wiper blades split

Pass 1 Mar 2007 28,280 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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BV04 HSG 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 BV04 HSG, 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 BV04 HSG registered?

BV04 HSG is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is BV04 HSG safe to buy?

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