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AK04 ABU

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,985 mi
Last recorded74,985 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 ABU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 74,985 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 67,921 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 67,921 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 62,739 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 54,972 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 54,972 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 48,888 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 43,448 miles

Offside front tyre is worn slightly on inner edge of tread.

Pass 14 Mar 2007 33,694 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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AK04 ABU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK04 ABU, 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 AK04 ABU registered?

AK04 ABU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 13 March 2004.

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