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CJ04 SXC

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

45,668 mi
Last recorded45,668 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ04 SXC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 45,668 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 45,667 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 45,656 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear inner and outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all nearside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general underside surface corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2021 42,447 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak at sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underside surface corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2020 42,394 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 42,302 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 41,782 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 41,770 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 41,565 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 40,754 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 39,716 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 39,716 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 37,491 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 34,166 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 29,707 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2012 29,707 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 25,387 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 20,456 miles

Front tyres inner edges scoloped

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)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 20,456 miles

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

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

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

Front tyres inner edges scoloped

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)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 16,384 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Apr 2008 13,246 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 10,175 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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CJ04 SXC is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CJ04 SXC, 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 CJ04 SXC registered?

CJ04 SXC is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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