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ET04 LDL

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,290 mi
Last recorded132,290 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 LDL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2016 132,290 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT and REAR (3.5.1g)

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 8 May 2014 124,042 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 124,042 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 May 2013 122,064 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 119,406 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 119,404 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 107,712 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 107,712 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

N/S Rear roll bar link noisey

Pass 28 Apr 2010 98,674 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 98,674 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 89,159 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 71,308 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 58,026 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 LDL is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

Is ET04 LDL safe to buy?

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