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EF04 BVH

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

61,690 mi
Last recorded61,690 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 BVH
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 61,690 miles

both front brake pipes surface rusted

many rear suspension items corroded

oil light and mil light on

some parts of structure at earlier stages of corrosion

Fail 16 Oct 2015 61,690 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front brake pipes surface rusted

many rear suspension items corroded

oil light and mil light on

some parts of structure at earlier stages of corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2014 57,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 54,625 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 54,620 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 53,056 miles

both rear brake discs corroding on inner surfaces.

Fail 17 Oct 2012 53,052 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear brake discs corroding on inner surfaces.

Pass 11 Apr 2012 51,470 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 51,440 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 45,162 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 40,238 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 34,352 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 28,111 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 21,793 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 21,504 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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EF04 BVH is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BVH, 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 EF04 BVH registered?

EF04 BVH is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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