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EJ04 XAA

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,678 mi
Last recorded78,678 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 XAA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 78,678 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 71,765 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 71,765 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 59,678 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 49,973 miles

Advise o/side rear tyre at 1.6 mm and n/side rear tyre just above 1.6mm. Advise to replace a.s.a.p.

Pass 5 Aug 2008 37,055 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 18,447 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front tyres worn low on inner edges

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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EJ04 XAA is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EJ04 XAA, 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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What year was EJ04 XAA registered?

EJ04 XAA is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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The MOT history for EJ04 XAA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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