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EP04 UMW

2004 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

67,752 mi
Last recorded67,752 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 67,752 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 64,474 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 62,987 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 62,987 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 61,572 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 59,458 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light stay on.

Pass 18 Nov 2011 57,221 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 57,221 miles

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 53,153 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 53,153 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise near side front tyre has side wall damage

Pass 9 Nov 2009 46,529 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 46,521 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2008 37,853 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 37,853 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Dec 2007 20,821 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Feb 2007 17,364 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 17,364 miles

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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EP04 UMW is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UMW, 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 UMW registered?

EP04 UMW is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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