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EX04 TWD

2004 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

49,976 mi
Last recorded49,976 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2013
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 TWD
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2013 49,976 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 37,643 miles

nearside rear tyre has slight side wall damage

nearside rear wheel rim damaged

Fail 30 Mar 2012 37,633 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre cut in sidewall

Fail 29 Mar 2012 37,623 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside front tyre cut in sidewall

Fail 2 Mar 2012 36,646 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 36,588 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 26,482 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 14,929 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all panels got crash damage

Fail 24 Mar 2010 14,923 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all panels got crash damage

Pass 24 Feb 2009 9,452 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 8,402 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 7,264 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 7,255 miles

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

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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EX04 TWD is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 EX04 TWD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX04 TWD registered?

EX04 TWD is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is EX04 TWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX04 TWD shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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