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GX04 XJB

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,440 mi
Last recorded71,440 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 XJB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 71,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2015 63,489 miles

centre exhaust mounting not in use/rubber fitted

front pads low/discs corroded

handbrake reading low o/s

rear pads low/very low nearside/rear discs corroded

windscreen scratched nearside

Fail 25 Jun 2015 63,489 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre exhaust mounting not in use/rubber fitted

front pads low/discs corroded

handbrake reading low o/s

rear pads low/very low nearside/rear discs corroded

windscreen scratched nearside

Pass 28 Jan 2014 61,536 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 60,403 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 60,396 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 55,140 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 47,582 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front tyres showing signs of perishing

Fail 5 Mar 2011 47,582 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front tyres showing signs of perishing

Pass 4 Mar 2010 40,938 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 36,741 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 33,123 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 33,065 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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GX04 XJB is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GX04 XJB, 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 GX04 XJB registered?

GX04 XJB is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 17 July 2004.

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