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AP04 VHT

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

56,075 mi
Last recorded56,075 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 56,075 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive underside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

loud exhaust note

Fail 28 Sep 2018 56,075 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive underside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

loud exhaust note

Pass 30 Jan 2017 52,016 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 51,915 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill inner and outer (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded outer (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 50,778 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 49,739 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)

advise cut in n/s/f side wall

Pass 14 Mar 2011 47,068 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 47,000 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Both Rear tyres on 3mm

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Punture in o/s/f tyre

Unable to check rear seat belts rear seat full of boxes

Pass 9 Mar 2010 42,146 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 38,181 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 29,558 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)

Fail 26 Feb 2008 29,557 miles

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

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

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 27 Feb 2007 21,292 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 21,292 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.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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AP04 VHT 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 64.3%.

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 VHT, 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 VHT is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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