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AU53 OMJ

2004 Mazda RX8

Silver Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

43,485 mi
Last recorded43,485 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX846,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 OMJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 43,485 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 40,547 miles

1/ both rear tyres becoming perished 2/ rear brake pads becoming worn near limits

Pass 20 May 2014 34,844 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 34,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 29,167 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 26,671 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 22,995 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front 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 2 Apr 2010 13,927 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 12,897 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 11,826 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 11,798 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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 RX8?

Based on 3,515 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,795
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 183
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 87
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 70
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AU53 OMJ is a 2004 Mazda RX8 in Silver with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2004 Mazda RX8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 46,774 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda RX8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU53 OMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Mazda RX8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AU53 OMJ registered?

AU53 OMJ is a 2004 Mazda RX8, first registered on 9 August 2004.

Is AU53 OMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 OMJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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