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C13 RXB

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

87,934 mi
Last recorded87,934 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC13 RXB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 87,934 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 83,872 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 83,378 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower Steering column universal joint corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most inner and outer bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

judder on pull away

multiple points of corrosion to underside, hub brake suspension and associated components

some covers obscuring

steering feels rough

Fail 25 Aug 2020 83,378 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective unsupported (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower Steering column universal joint corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper split and lower perished badly both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most inner and outer bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

judder on pull away

multiple points of corrosion to underside, hub brake suspension and associated components

some covers obscuring

steering feels rough

Pass 16 Aug 2019 83,019 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 82,276 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 82,276 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 81,395 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 79,521 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 76,634 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 76,634 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 73,706 miles

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 73,706 miles

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 69,150 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 69,146 miles

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

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)

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

Offside Front 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 ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 63,957 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 46,465 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 42,170 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

off side rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2009 34,619 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 33,907 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 30,075 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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C13 RXB is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 C13 RXB, 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 C13 RXB registered?

C13 RXB is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 21 June 2004.

Is C13 RXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C13 RXB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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