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L4 NGG

2004 Mazda RX8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

36,064 mi
Last recorded36,064 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX846,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 NGG
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 36,064 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 35,551 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 35,189 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 35,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 33,660 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 33,135 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 32,001 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 27,986 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 21,969 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish on side walls

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under body rusty

Pass 22 Feb 2011 20,847 miles

both front tyres uneven wear

e.m.l on

o/s/rear light lens condensated

oil low

Fail 11 Feb 2011 20,844 miles

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

both front tyres uneven wear

e.m.l on

o/s/rear light lens condensated

oil low

Pass 8 Feb 2010 19,379 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 17,342 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 14,915 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 12,004 miles

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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L4 NGG is a 2004 Mazda RX8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L4 NGG, 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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L4 NGG is a 2004 Mazda RX8, first registered on 4 October 2004.

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