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AO04 GUA

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

67,007 mi
Last recorded67,007 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 GUA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 67,007 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

all brake discs surfaces rusty

Fail 21 Aug 2017 67,007 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall cracked (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

all brake discs surfaces rusty

wiper blades smearing

Pass 1 Aug 2016 64,289 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre split inner sidewall

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

various suspension components corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2016 64,289 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre split inner sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre split inner sidewall

Offside Rear tyre split inner sidewall

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

various suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2015 62,365 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

various suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2014 59,142 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 55,439 miles

chips in screen

condensation in o/s/r light cluster

marks on bodywork and alloys

rear pads look low

Pass 20 Jun 2012 53,498 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 53,495 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 49,334 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 43,818 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 43,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 38,344 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 30,233 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 30,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 21,709 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
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AO04 GUA is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AO04 GUA, 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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AO04 GUA is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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