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C3 RXB

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,350 mi
Last recorded20,350 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 RXB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2024 20,350 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 18,178 miles

Front registration plate significantly reduced in size but character meet criteria

Pass 20 Aug 2022 15,690 miles

Front registration plate significantly reduced in size but character meet criteria

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 Aug 2021 14,378 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Legal front registration plate velcro'd over cut down plate

Performance exhaust fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2018 13,763 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 13,751 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 13,073 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 12,521 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 11,985 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 11,913 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres have slight sidewall damage

Pass 14 Dec 2010 11,804 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 10,392 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 7,532 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 6,421 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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C3 RXB is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C3 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 C3 RXB registered?

C3 RXB is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 15 May 2004.

Is C3 RXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 RXB shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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