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EA04 BFJ

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,984 mi
Last recorded47,984 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 BFJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2012 47,984 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 37,087 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 34,122 miles

age cracking to rear suspension bushes

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 5 Jun 2009 29,837 miles

both rear tyre treads wearing low 2mm

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 31 May 2008 24,677 miles

air freshener removed for test

both front tyres wearing on innewr edges very close to legal limit needs attention

stone chips in windscreen

unable to check outer sills fully due to side skirts fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2007 19,578 miles

see advisory sheet number 373927757170

Fail 6 Jun 2007 19,578 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

high rear brake imbalance 20%

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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EA04 BFJ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EA04 BFJ, 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 EA04 BFJ registered?

EA04 BFJ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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