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EX04 MUY

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,396 mi
Last recorded29,396 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 MUY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 29,396 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 26,797 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 25,192 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 23,801 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 23,150 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Apr 2019 22,115 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 21,403 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 20,717 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 20,717 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 20,137 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 18,937 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 18,146 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 16,948 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 16,220 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011
Fail 31 Mar 2011 14,752 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 13,225 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 11,647 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 10,138 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 8,028 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 8,028 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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
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EX04 MUY is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EX04 MUY, 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 EX04 MUY registered?

EX04 MUY is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 2 April 2004.

Is EX04 MUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX04 MUY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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