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EF04 BUP

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,267 mi
Last recorded77,267 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 BUP
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 77,267 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 73,203 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 70,101 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 70,101 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 67,528 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 64,932 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 61,804 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 56,434 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 52,116 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 12 Mar 2016 47,050 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 37,486 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 26,450 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 25,216 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 24,190 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 24,190 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2011 22,465 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

offside front tyre worn very low on inner edge of tread

offside rear tyre wearing low on tread

Pass 17 Jun 2010 21,522 miles

nearside wiper blade starting to split

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

Fail 15 Jun 2010 21,453 miles

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

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

nearside wiper blade starting to split

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

Pass 8 Jun 2009 18,161 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 15,195 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on tread

Pass 15 Jun 2007 12,506 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge of tread

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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EF04 BUP is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 EF04 BUP, 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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EF04 BUP is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 19 June 2004.

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