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A17 RXB

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

59,061 mi
Last recorded59,061 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 RXB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2019 59,061 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 56,166 miles

steering notcy

underside corrosion

Fail 24 May 2018 56,165 miles

Road wheel more than one fixing missing one wheel nut missing from all wheels (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

steering notcy

underside corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2016 55,335 miles

condition both front brake discs

condition both headlamp glasses and aims

corrosion both rear chassis rails and undersills

corrosion n/s and o/s floor to sills

corrosion n/s and o/s outer sills

corrosion on front sub frame

fluctuation o/s/f brake

o/s/f brake binding

sill covers fitted and covers to inner wheel archs

Fail 12 Jul 2016 55,333 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective light on dash (5.4.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust rear pipe before rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bottom inner wing behind cover(yellow chalk) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bottom inner wing behind cover(yellow chalk) (2.4.A.3)

condition both front brake discs

condition both headlamp glasses and aims

corrosion both rear chassis rails and undersills

corrosion n/s and o/s floor to sills

corrosion n/s and o/s outer sills

corrosion on front sub frame

fluctuation o/s/f brake

o/s/f brake binding

sill covers fitted and covers to inner wheel archs

Pass 10 Jul 2015 54,013 miles

all tyres 1.6mm only just legal

corrosion n/s and o/s floor to sills and undersills

corrosion on n/s and o/s outer sills

rear brake balance

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2014 50,686 miles

both front tyres 2mm

both rear tyres 2mm

Fail 10 Jul 2014 50,684 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres 2mm

both rear tyres 2mm

corrosion and blow on exhaust

corrosion n/s and o/s floor to sills

corrosion n/s and o/s outer sills

corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r undersills by suspension mountings

corrosion on all chassis rails

corrosion on front sub frame

corrosion rear part of both main brake pipes

damage to n/s/f side repeater

Pass 8 Jul 2013 47,621 miles

corrosion on sills

Fail 2 Apr 2012 71,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

corrosion on brake disc's

corrosion on sills

rear tyres on wear indicators

Pass 2 Apr 2012 71,557 miles

corrosion on brake disc's

corrosion on sills

rear tyres on wear indicators

Pass 17 Mar 2011 68,429 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 64,864 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 58,252 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 50,928 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 44,706 miles

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

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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A17 RXB is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A17 RXB, 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 A17 RXB registered?

A17 RXB is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 6 March 2004.

Is A17 RXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 RXB shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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