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EB04 XXX

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,380 mi
Last recorded57,380 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEB04 XXX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 57,380 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 56,985 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 55,894 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 55,888 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 54,324 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 52,495 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 52,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 48,343 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 44,404 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 39,118 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 34,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 29,438 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 23,822 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 18,085 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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EB04 XXX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 EB04 XXX, 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 EB04 XXX registered?

EB04 XXX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 12 May 2004.

Is EB04 XXX safe to buy?

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