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BT04 RHF

2004 Mazda RX-8 231 Ps

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,104 mi
Last recorded97,104 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2009
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-8 231 Ps46,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 RHF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8 231 Ps
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2009 97,104 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 83,976 miles

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 28 May 2008 83,976 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 69,228 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 69,228 miles

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

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

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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BT04 RHF is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 231 Ps in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BT04 RHF, 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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What year was BT04 RHF registered?

BT04 RHF is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 231 Ps, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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