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OE04 GGU

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,391 mi
Last recorded79,391 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE04 GGU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 79,391 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 79,390 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 74,498 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 72,645 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 72,566 miles

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

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 67,055 miles

presenter adviced engine requires service

Fail 10 Jul 2014 67,055 miles

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

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

presenter adviced engine requires service

Pass 18 Jun 2013 59,396 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 55,506 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 55,506 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 50,878 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 50,404 miles

N/S wiper blade rubber torn on edge

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Aug 2009 50,400 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

N/S wiper blade rubber torn on edge

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 48,623 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 45,154 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

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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OE04 GGU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OE04 GGU, 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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OE04 GGU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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