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GV04 NJZ

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,446 mi
Last recorded48,446 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 NJZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 48,446 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 47,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

front wiper blades are split + worn

Pass 30 Jan 2014 43,087 miles

offside front tyre is worn on the inner ange and has cracks in the tread

Fail 29 Jan 2014 43,075 miles

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

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

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge and has cracks in the tread

Pass 25 Jan 2013 39,819 miles

chip centre front upper windscreen

Pass 26 Jan 2012 32,274 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 30,411 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 29,947 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2007 27,539 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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GV04 NJZ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GV04 NJZ, 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 GV04 NJZ registered?

GV04 NJZ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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