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AK04 XTC

2004 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,169 mi
Last recorded97,169 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2012
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 XTC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2012 97,169 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 97,169 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 92,652 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 91,134 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 87,195 miles

Offside rear light lenze broken,

Pass 24 Sep 2008 74,212 miles

Rear earth strap broken from exhaust.

Fail 23 Sep 2008 74,212 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Both front tyres are wearing slightly on inner edges.

Rear earth strap broken from exhaust.

Slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar link.

Pass 28 Sep 2007 59,555 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

Washer aim poor.

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 XTC is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XTC, 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 XTC registered?

AK04 XTC is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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