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EG04 PHK

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,363 mi
Last recorded90,363 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG04 PHK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 90,363 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 77,967 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 76,363 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 76,345 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 74,507 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 71,470 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust [catalyst] heatsheild insecure/crroded

rear exhaust clamp deteriorated/corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2013 66,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Wipers Split, But Clear Screen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2012 64,031 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust in poor condition

front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 19 Oct 2011 60,876 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 60,876 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/r brake disc pitted

Pass 1 Nov 2010 52,890 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 38,597 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 38,597 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 32,390 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 26,229 miles

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

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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EG04 PHK is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EG04 PHK, 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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EG04 PHK is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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