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EG04 PHZ

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,558 mi
Last recorded107,558 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG04 PHZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2019 107,558 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 107,537 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 103,562 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 99,152 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center pipe joint (7.1.2)

Front Tyres wearing on the inner edges

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 94,723 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 94,723 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 91,312 miles

Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened front and rear low (3.5.1n)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 88,442 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 86,055 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

TRACKING .

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jan 2014 86,044 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

TRACKING .

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2013 80,039 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 80,032 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (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)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 73,227 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 53,892 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 47,056 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 32,384 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 32,376 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 PHZ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PHZ, 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 PHZ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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