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R8 MOC

2004 Mazda RX8

Blue Petrol 2615cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

68,400 mi
Last recorded68,400 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX846,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 MOC
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,615cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 68,400 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 66,883 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 66,151 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 66,151 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen no water in bottle (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 64,249 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 63,366 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 60,868 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 56,751 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 52,119 miles

both rear drop links worn

Pass 10 Aug 2016 48,017 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 44,195 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 38,883 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 35,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2013 35,264 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 32,169 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 11 Jun 2011 29,103 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 27,364 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 27,364 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 22 May 2008 19,876 miles

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)

Pass 23 May 2007 15,226 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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R8 MOC is a 2004 Mazda RX8 in Blue with a 2,615cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R8 MOC, 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 R8 MOC registered?

R8 MOC is a 2004 Mazda RX8, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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