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AY04 PVW

2004 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,957 mi
Last recorded67,957 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 PVW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 67,957 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 67,957 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2016 66,528 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 66,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 58,080 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 58,080 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 42,272 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2011 36,701 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 29,986 miles

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

handbrake travel needs adjusting

windscreen washers need adjusting

Pass 25 Feb 2009 27,162 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

washers need alignment

Pass 14 Mar 2008 15,546 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre getting low

Pass 16 Mar 2007 12,260 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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AY04 PVW is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AY04 PVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY04 PVW registered?

AY04 PVW is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is AY04 PVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY04 PVW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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