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R8 XJH

2004 Mazda RX-8

Yellow Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

59,608 mi
Last recorded59,608 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 XJH
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 59,608 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 57,908 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 59,075 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 58,218 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 57,632 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 57,364 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 54,659 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 46,116 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 39,428 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 35,341 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 35,341 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 35,063 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 34,808 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 20 Apr 2013 34,369 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2013 34,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 34,086 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 29 Mar 2011 32,736 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 30,691 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 23,496 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 16,789 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 13,440 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 13,440 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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R8 XJH is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Yellow with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R8 XJH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R8 XJH registered?

R8 XJH is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is R8 XJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 XJH shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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