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BF04 AVR

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

68,834 mi
Last recorded68,834 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 AVR
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 68,834 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

EML on - lambda broken

rear tyres slight perishing

Fail 27 Jul 2017 68,830 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

EML on - lambda broken

rear tyres slight perishing

Pass 30 Dec 2015 65,303 miles

engine management light on

mileage lower than last mot (clocks have been changed)

Fail 23 Dec 2015 65,290 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

engine management light on

mileage lower than last mot (clocks have been changed)

Fail 3 Dec 2015

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 71,306 miles

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

engine malfunction light on

Fail 11 Dec 2014 71,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine malfunction light on

Fail 9 Dec 2014 71,286 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant warning lamp on

EML illuminated

Front brakes squeeling

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Slight bind on nsr brake

Slight bind on osf brake

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

os washer alignment poor

Pass 11 Oct 2013 70,780 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes covered in plastic

corrosion on suspension components

Fail 11 Oct 2013 70,780 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

brake pipes covered in plastic

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on suspension components

front brake pads getting close to limit

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 12 Oct 2012 66,871 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight binding rear brakes

Fail 12 Oct 2012 66,871 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight binding rear brakes

Pass 7 Oct 2011 62,271 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 62,271 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 20 Sep 2010 56,923 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 48,231 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 48,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 44,704 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 35,763 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 25,275 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BF04 AVR is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BF04 AVR, 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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BF04 AVR is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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