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EA04 RZN

2004 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

44,951 mi
Last recorded44,951 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 RZN
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 May 2018 44,951 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2017 39,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Between both flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Between both flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak from box to tail pipe (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Apr 2017 39,415 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Between both flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Between both flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 May 2016 32,208 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 30,958 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2014 29,564 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust rear clamp corroded

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2013 27,765 miles

rear brake discs lightly corroded

Pass 2 May 2012 25,248 miles

rear brake discs lightly corroded

Pass 4 May 2011 22,093 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)

both front tyres low on inner edge

rear brake discs lightly corroded

Pass 6 May 2010 19,556 miles

both rear brake discs lightly corroded

Pass 7 May 2009 17,421 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 14,278 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 11,340 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 11,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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EA04 RZN is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RZN, 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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EA04 RZN is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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