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AP04 HVC

2004 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,426 mi
Last recorded80,426 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 HVC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 80,426 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

condensation in both rear lamps

Fail 11 Sep 2019 80,426 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

condensation in both rear lamps

Pass 25 Sep 2018 73,277 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

high level brake lamp inop

Fail 19 Sep 2018 73,272 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Exhaust system insecure offside tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

high level brake lamp inop

parking brake effort just within limits

Pass 11 Jan 2017 60,279 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 43,597 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 39,355 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both front tyres perished / cracking

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 34,678 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 34,678 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 28,377 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 22,490 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 21,559 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 19,226 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 15,175 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 10,726 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 10,665 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 HVC is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AP04 HVC, 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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AP04 HVC is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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