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AP04 VEA

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,619 mi
Last recorded109,619 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 VEA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2013 109,619 miles

As per failure.

Fail 16 Jul 2013 109,619 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

1. Offside front fog light glass broken. 2. Under sides of silld not tested due to sill covers.

Pass 16 Aug 2012 78,268 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 78,268 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 41,796 miles

1. Rear brake discs pitted.

Fail 10 Aug 2011 41,795 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

1. Rear brake discs pitted.

Pass 14 Aug 2010 33,770 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 33,749 miles

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

1. rear number plate becoming deteriorated. 2. front brake pads becoming worn. 3. both rear tyres becoming perished in tread. 4. both rear brake discs becoming corroded.

Pass 12 Aug 2009 29,782 miles

1. rear brake discs pitted. 2. rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 14 Jun 2008 23,738 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 15,439 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 VEA is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 VEA, 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 VEA registered?

AP04 VEA is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 May 2004.

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