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EX04 UXG

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

64,710 mi
Last recorded64,710 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 UXG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 64,710 miles

engine man light illuminated

engine man light illuminated

Fail 26 Jun 2017 64,709 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine man light illuminated

engine man light illuminated

Pass 21 Apr 2015 59,032 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 59,031 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 48,644 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 48,644 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2013 42,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine light on

slight free play in o/s rear link rod

Pass 2 Apr 2013 42,074 miles

engine light on

slight free play in o/s rear link rod

Pass 30 Mar 2012 34,722 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 34,722 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 34,722 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 26,214 miles

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

engine light on

suspect cat poor (emissions on high limit)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 15,505 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 15,482 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2009 14,737 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 12,678 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 10,824 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 UXG is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UXG, 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 UXG registered?

EX04 UXG is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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