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AJ54 EPF

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

53,765 mi
Last recorded53,765 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 53,765 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 53,765 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 50,326 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 50,326 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 50,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 44,345 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 37,642 miles

rear discs corroded/ pitted

Fail 28 Oct 2011 37,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

rear discs corroded/ pitted

Pass 27 Oct 2010 31,648 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 22 Oct 2010 31,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2009 27,205 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 27,195 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 19,871 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 EPF is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 AJ54 EPF, 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 EPF is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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