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V9 BUL

2004 Mazda RX-8 231 Ps

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,209 mi
Last recorded68,209 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-8 231 Ps46,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV9 BUL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8 231 Ps
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 68,209 miles

Nearside front road wheel rim slightly distorted

Nearside rear road wheel rim slightly distorted

Fail 30 Mar 2012 68,209 miles

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

Nearside front road wheel rim slightly distorted

Nearside rear road wheel rim slightly distorted

Pass 1 Apr 2011 65,365 miles

Nearside front wheel rim slightly distorted

Pass 23 Apr 2010 57,012 miles

front brake pads look low

Pass 22 Apr 2009 45,398 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2008 34,336 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 24,482 miles

dent in nearside rear door

How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8 231 Ps?

Based on 342 MOT tests across 135 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
2,806
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
135
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
Anti-roll bar linkage fractured 8
brake disc excessively pitted 4
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 3
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V9 BUL is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 231 Ps in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2004 Mazda RX-8 231 Ps models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 46,304 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda RX-8 231 Ps fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V9 BUL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX-8 231 Ps typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Mazda RX-8 231 Ps is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V9 BUL is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 231 Ps, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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