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SN04 XBZ

2004 Mazda RX8

Silver Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,751 mi
Last recorded85,751 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX846,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 XBZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2017 85,751 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 73,191 miles

Both rear flexible brake hose banjo joints corroded.

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

Front tyres worn on inner shoulders and cracking.

Fail 4 Nov 2015 73,191 miles

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

Both rear flexible brake hose banjo joints corroded.

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

Front tyres worn on inner shoulders and cracking.

Pass 24 Oct 2014 65,689 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 65,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 61,486 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 59,344 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 59,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 40,619 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 40,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front brake discs badley corroded

Pass 1 May 2009 29,321 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 28,549 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 28,549 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 23,302 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded on inner surface.

Pass 27 Feb 2007 19,030 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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SN04 XBZ is a 2004 Mazda RX8 in Silver with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SN04 XBZ, 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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SN04 XBZ is a 2004 Mazda RX8, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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