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AK04 AAJ

2004 Mazda RX8

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,927 mi
Last recorded68,927 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2013
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX846,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 AAJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2013 68,927 miles

n/s & o/s front suspension units have corosion

various points of corrosion under vehicle

Pass 13 Dec 2011 68,445 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 62,603 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 55,650 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 47,544 miles

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

both front seatbelt webbings have indents in webbings

Pass 4 Mar 2008 42,045 miles

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

rear exhaust clamp corroded.

Pass 7 Mar 2007 34,520 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007

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

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

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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AK04 AAJ is a 2004 Mazda RX8 in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AK04 AAJ, 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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AK04 AAJ is a 2004 Mazda RX8, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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