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AJ54 EOX

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

154,512 mi
Last recorded154,512 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 EOX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 154,512 miles

Body covered in under seal

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2024 154,476 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust faults (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 139,683 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 125,664 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 125,541 miles

Emissions not tested oil light on (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2021 116,210 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

both rear tyres treads getting down

Fail 10 May 2021 116,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative cable tie fitted (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

both rear tyres treads getting down

Pass 26 Mar 2020 107,947 miles

Offside Front brakes slightly binding

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material view poor behind wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 94,348 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 79,111 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 75,542 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front beam patterns weak and deteriorating (1.7.5a)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroding,CAT internals rattling,offside rear silencer tail-pipe missing

front brake discs worn,lipped and corroded

front wipers smearing screen

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear brake pads worn low

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2016 75,541 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top and bottom covers split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top and bottom covers split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top and bottom covers split (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front beam patterns weak and deteriorating (1.7.5a)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroding,CAT internals rattling,offside rear silencer tail-pipe missing

front brake discs worn,lipped and corroded

front wipers smearing screen

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear brake pads worn low

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2015 71,639 miles

Centre exhaust joint has a minor leak of exhaust gases

Engine covers fitted

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2015 71,617 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Centre exhaust joint has a minor leak of exhaust gases

Engine covers fitted

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2014 66,968 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside and offside rear ball joint dust covers deteriorating

Fail 25 Oct 2014 66,910 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside and offside rear ball joint dust covers deteriorating

Pass 21 Oct 2013 60,551 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 53,726 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 52,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 52,002 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 47,785 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 47,785 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2010 44,851 miles

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

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

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

front tyres wearing nlow on inner edges

Pass 2 Nov 2009 40,866 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 33,199 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 26,102 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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AJ54 EOX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AJ54 EOX, 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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AJ54 EOX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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