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AO54 LFY

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,082 mi
Last recorded80,082 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 LFY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 80,082 miles

Body has slight corrosion mostly all over underneath (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 74,580 miles

Exhaust heatshield loose

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle generally rusty underneath

Fail 4 Nov 2016 74,580 miles

Exhaust heatshield loose

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Vehicle generally rusty underneath

Pass 20 Oct 2015 73,187 miles

catalytic convertor heat shield deteriorated and rattling

general underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2014 70,301 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 4 Nov 2013 66,846 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front and rear suspension comopnents rusty

Pass 6 Nov 2012 60,339 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edges to 2mm

under body components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2011 54,838 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 46,183 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 46,183 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 35,577 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 27,169 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 20,976 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)

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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AO54 LFY is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AO54 LFY, 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 AO54 LFY registered?

AO54 LFY is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 13 November 2004.

Is AO54 LFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO54 LFY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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