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CA04 GUG

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,673 mi
Last recorded88,673 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 GUG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 88,673 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal O/S Front & Both Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 88,669 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner Wheel Arch (Box Section) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Under Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer Under Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Dec 2018 88,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (all) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

not able to check traction control switch as light on dash not working

Fail 26 Nov 2018 88,591 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Slight engine oil leak

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2017 71,257 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 71,255 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 May 2016 65,360 miles

slight corrosion undertneath

Pass 20 May 2015 62,752 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 60,348 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 60,348 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 58,924 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 58,924 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 52,111 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 52,111 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 44,677 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 44,677 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 37,026 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 30,647 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre has uneven tread wear

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 25,828 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 21,321 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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CA04 GUG is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CA04 GUG, 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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CA04 GUG is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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