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AXZ 5538

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,248 mi
Last recorded101,248 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAXZ 5538
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2014 101,248 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 101,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 96,142 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 89,961 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 80,280 miles

n/s front tyre has cut in inner side wall not reaching cords

oil leak

rear inner sill rusty condition

Pass 11 Jun 2010 76,729 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 76,681 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both front tyres worn close to wear bars

running extremely rich, hydrocarbons very high on idle

Pass 9 Jun 2009 65,755 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner edges.

Pass 11 Jun 2008 53,012 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wipers worn

Fail 11 Jun 2008 53,012 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wipers worn

Fail 12 Jun 2007 39,635 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 39,635 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
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AXZ 5538 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 AXZ 5538, 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 AXZ 5538 registered?

AXZ 5538 is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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