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Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Undersill areas corroded and holed
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
General surface corrosion underside of vehicle in and out of prescribed areas
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Undersill areas corroded and holed,nearside and offside,just outside prescribed areas
General corrosion underside of vehicle in and out of prescribed areas
Nearside rear undersill area corroded and holed
Offside front undersill area corroded and holed
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor and undersill areas,nearside and offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside, all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Undersill into floor areas corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Engine oil leak
Nearside inner sill corroded
Offside inner sill corroded
Offside outer sill corroded
Nearside Rear Child seat fitted unable to check seatbelt
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside inner sill corroded
Offside outer sill corroded
Engine oil leak
Nearside Rear Child seat fitted unable to check seatbelt
Nearside inner sill corroded
engine management light on
Child seat fitted to nearside rear outer passengers seat,not allowing full inspection of adult belt.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
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AL04 MAT is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 AL04 MAT, 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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AL04 MAT is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 March 2004.
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