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J100 STJ

2004 Mazda RX8

Black Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

50,796 mi
Last recorded50,796 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX846,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ100 STJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 50,796 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 48,068 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 43,657 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Jan 2014 43,655 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jan 2013 32,276 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 30,540 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 30,540 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 27,223 miles

offside front tyre; inner tread wear

Pass 2 Dec 2009 22,998 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 22,998 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 17,379 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 17,379 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 14,123 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 14,123 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Mazda RX8?

Based on 3,515 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,795
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 183
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 87
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 70
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J100 STJ is a 2004 Mazda RX8 in Black with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2004 Mazda RX8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 46,774 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 RX8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J100 STJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Mazda RX8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J100 STJ registered?

J100 STJ is a 2004 Mazda RX8, first registered on 26 October 2004.

Is J100 STJ safe to buy?

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