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MB04 TLV

2004 Mazda RX8

Silver Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,992 mi
Last recorded67,992 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX846,774 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB04 TLV
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 67,992 miles

slight oil leak from gearbox

slight oil leak from offside front area

Fail 1 Jul 2015 67,992 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

slight oil leak from gearbox

slight oil leak from offside front area

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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MB04 TLV is a 2004 Mazda RX8 in Silver with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MB04 TLV, 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 MB04 TLV registered?

MB04 TLV is a 2004 Mazda RX8, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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