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LB03 CMB

2004 Mazda RX8

Black Petrol 5698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,047 mi
Last recorded66,047 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX846,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 CMB
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,698cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 66,047 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 65,917 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 65,581 miles

Noisy exhaust

Fail 22 Sep 2023 65,567 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Noisy exhaust

Pass 25 Jul 2016 65,314 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 65,514 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 65,372 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 63,126 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 57,994 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 52,367 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 49,487 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 46,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Nov 2009 46,235 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 36,034 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 27,870 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGES

N/S/R & O/S/R TYRES ON THE 1.6mm LEGAL LIMIT

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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LB03 CMB is a 2004 Mazda RX8 in Black with a 5,698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LB03 CMB, 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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LB03 CMB is a 2004 Mazda RX8, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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