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AO04 XNU

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,956 mi
Last recorded46,956 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2012 46,956 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 46,956 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 43,168 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 43,168 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 41,725 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 33,449 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 29,139 miles

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

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 8 May 2007 22,763 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 XNU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XNU, 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 XNU registered?

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

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