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X8 RPT

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,047 mi
Last recorded100,047 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX8 RPT
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2022 100,047 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 99,904 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear lamp has water ingress

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 93,644 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 87,223 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 81,650 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 72,314 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge and tread cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus inner side wallcut (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre inner side wall cut

engine M.I.L.on

Pass 2 Dec 2015 68,752 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 69,708 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2015 60,693 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 60,587 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

front tyres tread perishing

Fail 28 Jun 2011 60,587 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

front tyres tread perishing

Pass 30 Jun 2010 54,670 miles

Oil leak

rear brake pads half worn

Pass 29 Dec 2009 52,902 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 45,686 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish through tread area

Pass 23 Jan 2008 35,393 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 30,893 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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X8 RPT is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X8 RPT, 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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X8 RPT is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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