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AK54 DFL

2004 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

130,894 mi
Last recorded130,894 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 DFL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 130,894 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join leaking (7.1.2)

Engine management light is illuminated indicating a fault with in the engine system

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering is harder to turn right than left, but fully functions

heavy corrosion on most components underside

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has nail in tread and approx 2mm remaining (0.4mm till limit) 225/45R18 95Y (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 103,826 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement probable slider and/or caliper seized (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45R18 95Y (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join leaking (7.1.2)

Engine management light is illuminated indicating a fault with in the engine system

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

heavy corrosion on most components underside

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has nail in tread and approx 2mm remaining (0.4mm till limit) 225/45R18 95Y (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 120,526 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front and rear (6.1.A.1)

oil pan that has had a repair in the past, leaking

Fail 29 Jan 2016 120,526 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front and rear (6.1.A.1)

oil pan that has had a repair in the past, leaking

Pass 30 Jan 2015 120,460 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear wheels tight to turn

grease on brake pipes

light corrosion on all under side of body

Pass 30 Dec 2011 116,153 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 116,124 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 101,907 miles

front pads worn low

Pass 19 Nov 2009 88,275 miles

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)

Fail 19 Nov 2009 88,271 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 71,450 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 71,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 51,126 miles

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

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

o/s/f anti roll bar drop link was adrift put back on now ok may need replacing in future

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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AK54 DFL is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AK54 DFL, 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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AK54 DFL is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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