MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,894 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
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
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
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
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)
front pads worn low
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)
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)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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)
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?
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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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