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AO04 XER

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,485 mi
Last recorded100,485 miles
Recorded on11 May 2013
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 XER
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2013 100,485 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2013 100,466 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2012 96,172 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 92,013 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 May 2010 82,798 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 82,798 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 65,765 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 53,215 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 31,250 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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AO04 XER is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 AO04 XER, 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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What year was AO04 XER registered?

AO04 XER is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 12 May 2004.

Is AO04 XER safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO04 XER shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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