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EF04 CXX

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,404 mi
Last recorded71,404 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 CXX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 71,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 69,647 miles

Nearside wiper rubber deteriorated

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 64,468 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & Offside Rear Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Feb 2017 64,466 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & Offside Rear Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jan 2016 59,138 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 59,138 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 54,247 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

near side front brake binding

Pass 7 Jan 2014 50,145 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 50,145 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 48,354 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 48,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 43,584 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 35,209 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 29,175 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 17,990 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 12,699 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 CXX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CXX, 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 CXX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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