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AV54 ABU

2004 Mazda RX-8

Green Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,946 mi
Last recorded62,946 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 ABU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 62,946 miles

Both rear sills have been welded

Exhaust corroded but gas tight and with a new lamda sensor

Front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2013 62,360 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

centre brake light not working

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 7 Jun 2012 57,265 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 50,463 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 48,837 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 40,030 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 31,463 miles

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

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 6 Sep 2007 22,126 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 ABU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Green with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ABU, 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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AV54 ABU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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