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EP04 TJY

2004 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,554 mi
Last recorded81,554 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP04 TJY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2013 81,554 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 81,547 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 71,280 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 71,280 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 67,791 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 63,650 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres wearing thin on inner edges

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Feb 2011 63,650 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres wearing thin on inner edges

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Feb 2010 59,832 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 53,660 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 39,691 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 27,374 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2007 27,374 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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EP04 TJY is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EP04 TJY, 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 EP04 TJY registered?

EP04 TJY is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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