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EP04 UGV

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

41,968 mi
Last recorded41,968 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP04 UGV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2011 41,968 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 41,968 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 37,362 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 30,686 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the inside recommend geometry check be carried out

Emulsified engine oil recommend oil change asap

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2009 30,683 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front tyres wearing on the inside recommend geometry check be carried out

Emulsified engine oil recommend oil change asap

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 25,385 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN INSIDE EDGES....... NSR WORSE

REAR SEAT BELT WEBBING MARKED WHERE IT HAS BEEN CAUGHT IN DOOR SHUT

WIPER BLADES POOR

Pass 5 Mar 2007 20,580 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 20,580 miles

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

1. both front tyres wearing on inside edges †2. odd make/pattern/age rear tyres. †3. osr tyre on wear markers (2mm)

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 UGV is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UGV, 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 UGV registered?

EP04 UGV is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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