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EU04 EBN

2004 Mazda RX8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,064 mi
Last recorded70,064 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX846,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU04 EBN
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 70,064 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 24 Nov 2014 67,960 miles

rear subframe and suspension arms corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 14 Nov 2013 63,358 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 63,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 58,662 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 49,578 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2010 47,627 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)

suspension areas coroding.

Fail 3 Aug 2010 47,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

suspension areas coroding.

Pass 25 Jul 2009 40,730 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 32,706 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 27,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 27,811 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda RX8?

Based on 3,515 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,795
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 183
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 87
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 70
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EU04 EBN is a 2004 Mazda RX8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Mazda RX8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 46,774 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda RX8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU04 EBN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Mazda RX8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EU04 EBN is a 2004 Mazda RX8, first registered on 4 August 2004.

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