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CU04 SBY

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

58,664 mi
Last recorded58,664 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 SBY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 58,664 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 50,889 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 50,883 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 46,606 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)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 37,513 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 35,020 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 29,846 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 27,146 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 24,946 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 20,660 miles

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

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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CU04 SBY is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CU04 SBY, 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 CU04 SBY registered?

CU04 SBY is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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