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AV54 ORX

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

61,172 mi
Last recorded61,172 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2026 61,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 60,459 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2023 60,459 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 59,303 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 59,303 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 54,073 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 52,170 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 49,398 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 44,986 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 44,982 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 41,432 miles

high level brake light not working

Fail 31 Oct 2016 41,432 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs condition poor

high level brake light not working

Pass 20 Nov 2015 37,466 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 34,865 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 33,181 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 31,001 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 28,759 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 Nov 2011 28,759 miles

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

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2010 26,556 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 23,503 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 23,503 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 21,473 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 16,994 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 ORX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ORX, 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 ORX registered?

AV54 ORX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 November 2004.

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