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EY04 XEB

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

63,615 mi
Last recorded63,615 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY04 XEB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 63,615 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 63,076 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 61,233 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 59,402 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 57,545 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 56,337 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 29 Jan 2014 52,302 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 52,302 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 45,440 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 35,403 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 35,283 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 21,457 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)

Fail 22 Feb 2010 21,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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 5 Mar 2009 18,402 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 15,607 miles

rear tyres advance wear

Pass 9 Mar 2007 12,355 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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EY04 XEB is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EY04 XEB, 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 EY04 XEB registered?

EY04 XEB is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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