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X1 BJR

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

20,881 mi
Last recorded20,881 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX1 BJR
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 20,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 20,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 19,983 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 18,939 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 18,939 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 17,717 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 16,416 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 16,416 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2020 15,853 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 15,459 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 14,091 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 13,219 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 12,380 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 12,380 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 11,158 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 8,027 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 8,027 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 6,821 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 5,699 miles

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
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X1 BJR is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 X1 BJR, 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.

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What year was X1 BJR registered?

X1 BJR is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 14 February 2004.

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