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BW04 EDC

2004 Mazda RX8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,184 mi
Last recorded85,184 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX846,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 EDC
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2016 85,184 miles

Emissions not tested due to high hydro carbon content (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported fouling road wheel (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Front steering gaiter has slight misting of oil

Pass 6 Oct 2015 80,868 miles

Nearside Front Lower wish bone bushes perished

Offside Front Upper wish bone bushes perished

front lower shock bushes perished

front lower steering uj corroded

rear brake disc corroded

rear exhaust slightly loose

Fail 29 Sep 2015 80,621 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower wish bone bushes perished

Offside Front Upper wish bone bushes perished

front lower shock bushes perished

front lower steering uj corroded

rear brake disc corroded

rear exhaust slightly loose

Pass 15 Sep 2014 69,167 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 67,412 miles

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

Offside 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to both inner & outer rear sills

corrosion to both rear sub frame mounts

Pass 18 Jul 2012 63,798 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 58,671 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 49,854 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 42,611 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 32,291 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 20,603 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda RX8?

Based on 3,515 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,795
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 183
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 87
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 70
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BW04 EDC is a 2004 Mazda RX8 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 RX8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 46,774 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda RX8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BW04 EDC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Mazda RX8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BW04 EDC registered?

BW04 EDC is a 2004 Mazda RX8, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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