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AV54 ORH

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,141 mi
Last recorded96,141 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 ORH
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2011 96,141 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 96,141 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

coolant light on

extensive damage to front bumper

Pass 29 Oct 2010 80,633 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 80,633 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 68,204 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin.

Front wiper blades smear.

Pass 21 Oct 2008 54,354 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 38,808 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 38,801 miles

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

Front registration plate is cracked.

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

Nearside front tyre is only just legal.(ADVISE VERY EARLY REPLACEMENT.)

Nearside rear tyre is nearly on wear bars.

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

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 ORH is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 ORH, 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 ORH registered?

AV54 ORH is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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