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EG04 PJU

2004 Mazda RX8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

83,948 mi
Last recorded83,948 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX846,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG04 PJU
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 83,948 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 82,372 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 79,782 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 79,285 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 78,467 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 76,642 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 76,633 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both NS/OS (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 74,509 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 74,509 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 74,505 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 70,566 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 69,445 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 67,679 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 63,895 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 58,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4x brake discs corroding

both rear tail lamps condensated

front pads look to be getting low

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

nail in near side rear tyre/on wear bars

off side rear tyre wearing low

Fail 27 Aug 2014 58,341 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4x brake discs corroding

both rear tail lamps condensated

front pads look to be getting low

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

nail in near side rear tyre/on wear bars

off side rear tyre wearing low

Pass 2 Aug 2013 49,440 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 49,440 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 45,451 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

high level brake light not working

Fail 8 Aug 2012 45,451 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

high level brake light not working

Pass 18 Aug 2011 43,065 miles

front tyre perishing

Fail 17 Aug 2011 43,065 miles

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

front tyre perishing

Pass 11 Aug 2010 37,322 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 37,322 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 34,591 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 34,591 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 28,749 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 28,749 miles

Offside Outer Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 20,981 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda RX8?

Based on 3,515 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,795
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 183
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 87
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 70
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EG04 PJU is a 2004 Mazda RX8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2004 Mazda RX8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 46,774 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 RX8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EG04 PJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Mazda RX8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EG04 PJU registered?

EG04 PJU is a 2004 Mazda RX8, first registered on 16 August 2004.

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