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AW04 HKJ

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

38,832 mi
Last recorded38,832 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW04 HKJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 38,832 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 38,822 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 35,574 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 32,788 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 32,785 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 28,360 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

slight play to offside front steering rack

steering feels rough

Pass 19 Jul 2008 23,557 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread wearing low and cracking between the tread

Fail 17 Jul 2008 23,549 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

nearside front tyre tread wearing low and cracking between the tread

Pass 3 Jul 2007 17,978 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2007 17,947 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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
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AW04 HKJ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AW04 HKJ, 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 AW04 HKJ registered?

AW04 HKJ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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