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EG04 UPL

2004 Mazda RX-8 231 Ps

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,034 mi
Last recorded53,034 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2010
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-8 231 Ps46,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG04 UPL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8 231 Ps
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2010 53,034 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2010 53,034 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 43,048 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 43,009 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 36,024 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 29,592 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8 231 Ps?

Based on 342 MOT tests across 135 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
2,806
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
135
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
Anti-roll bar linkage fractured 8
brake disc excessively pitted 4
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 3
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EG04 UPL is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 231 Ps in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Mazda RX-8 231 Ps models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 46,304 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-8 231 Ps fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EG04 UPL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX-8 231 Ps typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Mazda RX-8 231 Ps is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EG04 UPL registered?

EG04 UPL is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 231 Ps, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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