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AV54 XDU

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

89,581 mi
Last recorded89,581 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 XDU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2017 89,581 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 85,728 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 81,739 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 76,088 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 66,817 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 56,980 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 51,970 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 43,652 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 39,018 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 23,785 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 XDU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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

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