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AO04 XNZ

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

63,343 mi
Last recorded63,343 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 63,343 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 63,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 55,369 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 55,369 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 45,385 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 45,281 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 36,158 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 36,158 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 25,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 25,755 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 21,254 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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 XNZ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 XNZ, 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 XNZ registered?

AO04 XNZ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 19 April 2004.

Is AO04 XNZ safe to buy?

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