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AP04 EFU

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,696 mi
Last recorded82,696 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 EFU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 82,696 miles

ALL REAR SUSSPENSION BARS CORRODING BADLY

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear on wear bars in center (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 82,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake binding both rears (3.7.B.1)

ALL REAR SUSSPENSION BARS CORRODING BADLY

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear on wear bars in center (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2016 79,235 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 76,625 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 76,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both outer sills corroded bad

Pass 10 Oct 2013 69,747 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 12 Apr 2012 62,135 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)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 47,844 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 47,844 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 45,980 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 45,980 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 41,872 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 36,650 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 32,831 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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AP04 EFU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AP04 EFU, 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 AP04 EFU registered?

AP04 EFU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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