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AL04 MAT

2004 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

111,214 mi
Last recorded111,214 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL04 MAT
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 111,214 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 108,221 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 105,721 miles

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))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 103,916 miles

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))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 101,223 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 97,904 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 96,497 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside inner sill corroded

Offside inner sill corroded

Offside outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted unable to check seatbelt

Fail 16 Feb 2016 96,495 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 93,040 miles

engine management light on

Pass 7 Feb 2014 87,465 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 76,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Feb 2013 76,252 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 72,731 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 65,790 miles

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)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 59,926 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 52,929 miles

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)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 46,283 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)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 36,490 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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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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