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T111 RXB

2004 Mazda RX8

Purple Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

83,599 mi
Last recorded83,599 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX846,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT111 RXB
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 83,599 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 83,599 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 May 2019 83,219 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 83,218 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

subframe slightly corroded

Pass 3 May 2018 82,927 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

engine management lamp illuminated

Fail 26 Apr 2018 82,925 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 1 Jun 2017 81,209 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 81,155 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

engine light staying on

Pass 23 Oct 2015 80,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine light staying on

Pass 13 Oct 2014 77,703 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 72,890 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front tyres wearing on edges

rusty patchs on floor pan

Fail 24 Aug 2012 68,949 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Exhaust corroded

Front and rear suspension corroded

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 24 Aug 2012 68,949 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Exhaust corroded

Front and rear suspension corroded

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside sill damaged

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 7 Sep 2010 57,119 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 50,641 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 50,641 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 48,141 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 41,908 miles

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

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

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer side wall

Pass 2 Jan 2007 33,913 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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T111 RXB is a 2004 Mazda RX8 in Purple with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 T111 RXB, 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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T111 RXB is a 2004 Mazda RX8, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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