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EO04 JFY

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

79,629 mi
Last recorded79,629 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO04 JFY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 79,629 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 69,187 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 69,169 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 62,530 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 62,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 61,418 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 56,508 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 56,306 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 46,813 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 39,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 39,235 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 33,296 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 24,241 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 24,216 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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
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EO04 JFY is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EO04 JFY, 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 EO04 JFY registered?

EO04 JFY is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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