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AY04 RFZ

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

950,664 mi
Last recorded950,664 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 RFZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 950,664 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 87,508 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 79,454 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 79,420 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 74,472 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 65,174 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 55,295 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 45,181 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 34,538 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 34,538 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 23,693 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 RFZ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RFZ, 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 AY04 RFZ registered?

AY04 RFZ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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