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AJ54 WLX

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

60,658 mi
Last recorded60,658 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 WLX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 60,658 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 60,658 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 53,884 miles

front brake disc's corroded

rear disc's slightly corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2012 53,844 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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)

front brake disc's corroded

rear brake's binding slightly

rear disc's slightly corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2011 48,076 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded and pitted on inner surface edges

nearside front tyre tread low on inner edge 2mm

rear brake discs corroded and pitted on edges

Pass 15 Nov 2010 41,726 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 41,726 miles

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

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 5 Nov 2009 35,952 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 35,952 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 29,134 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 22,862 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 WLX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WLX, 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 WLX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 27 November 2004.

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