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EA04 RZS

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

57,515 mi
Last recorded57,515 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 RZS
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 57,515 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust clamp deteriorated / insecure

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 57,513 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light lens (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre under inflated

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust clamp deteriorated / insecure

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 47,514 miles

Both wiper blades deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also balding at inner edge and cracking in tread area (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre bald at inner edge and cracked to tread area

Fail 31 Mar 2017 47,514 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both wiper blades deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also balding at inner edge and cracking in tread area (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre bald at inner edge and cracked to tread area

Pass 16 Dec 2015 41,035 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 39,803 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 39,559 miles

Oil leak

front tyres perishing in tread

Pass 30 Jun 2012 38,595 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 36,299 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 36,293 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 34,588 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 30,958 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 23,885 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 14,812 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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EA04 RZS is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey 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 RZS, 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 RZS registered?

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

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