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AV54 AAX

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,859 mi
Last recorded62,859 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 AAX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 62,859 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 62,859 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 54,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 52,081 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 51,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres close to wear markers

Pass 8 Aug 2011 42,970 miles

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 24 Aug 2010 35,859 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 28,532 miles

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

under bonnet & under body shields fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2008 22,570 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)

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

cut in sidewall of n/s/f tyre

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres cracked in tread

under body shields fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2007 17,214 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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AV54 AAX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV54 AAX, 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 AV54 AAX registered?

AV54 AAX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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