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ET04 VCN

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,556 mi
Last recorded48,556 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 48,556 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both headlights in poor condition

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

Fail 5 May 2016 48,554 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both headlights in poor condition

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

Pass 22 May 2015 44,797 miles

2 sets of number plates fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre has damage to side wall

Fail 19 May 2015 44,782 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

2 sets of number plates fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre has damage to side wall

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2014 40,512 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 May 2013 36,691 miles

wipers split but clearing

Fail 20 May 2013 36,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

wipers split but clearing

Pass 21 May 2012 31,801 miles

offside rear lamp unit condensated

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2011 27,046 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 23,047 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 23,047 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2009 20,694 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 14,370 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 11,847 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 VCN is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VCN, 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 VCN is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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