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EX04 UXF

2004 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,349 mi
Last recorded74,349 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 74,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both. (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion underneath.

Pass 4 Jun 2015 73,474 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 71,885 miles

o/s/r o/s/r sidewall damage

Fail 25 Mar 2014 71,885 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r o/s/r sidewall damage

Pass 18 Mar 2013 69,430 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wall damage not showing cords continentals 225x45r18 95w

n/s/r lens water and condensation init

Fail 18 Mar 2013 69,430 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

n/s/f tyre wall damage not showing cords continentals 225x45r18 95w

n/s/r lens water and condensation init

Pass 21 Mar 2012 66,153 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 66,153 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 63,089 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)

front and rear tyres kerbed

Fail 29 Mar 2011 63,089 miles

Nearside Front 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)

front and rear tyres kerbed

Pass 23 Mar 2010 60,106 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 60,106 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

225x45r18 91w bridgestone

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)

front wipers smearing

two rear tyres also damage wall

Pass 31 Mar 2009 57,652 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 51,672 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 37,642 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
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EX04 UXF is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UXF, 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 UXF registered?

EX04 UXF is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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