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ET04 GDE

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,493 mi
Last recorded68,493 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2012
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 GDE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2012 68,493 miles

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

traction control light on

Fail 15 Dec 2012 68,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

traction control light on

Pass 26 Nov 2011 64,021 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 57,463 miles

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

offside front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 11 Nov 2009 51,376 miles

both front tyres cracking in tread

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2009 51,346 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres cracking in tread

nearside rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2008 44,078 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 36,384 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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ET04 GDE is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ET04 GDE, 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 ET04 GDE registered?

ET04 GDE is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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