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AV54 ACO

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,637 mi
Last recorded96,637 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 96,637 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2015 96,637 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 87,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2014 86,993 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres perished

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2013 81,710 miles

slight corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 19 Aug 2011 68,583 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 60,197 miles

REAR EXHAUST CLAMP BADLY CORRODED

front discs worn

Pass 24 Aug 2009 54,040 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 54,040 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2008 47,929 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 41,210 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 41,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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AV54 ACO is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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