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ET04 VCA

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

64,064 mi
Last recorded64,064 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 VCA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 64,064 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 64,064 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 31 May 2014 58,928 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 53,950 miles

all four tyres cracking between treads.

both sills corroding

Pass 29 May 2012 49,610 miles

All 4 tyres cracking between tread pattern

Co holds steady at 0.05% for approx 20 seconds then goes to 9.00% +

Rear exhaust clamp corroded through

Pass 8 Jun 2011 46,987 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 44,175 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 44,175 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 39,509 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 31,454 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 21,075 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 VCA is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VCA, 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 VCA registered?

ET04 VCA is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 12 August 2004.

Is ET04 VCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET04 VCA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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