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DS04 AOA

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

56,684 mi
Last recorded56,684 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 AOA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 56,684 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear pipe has surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking slightly on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 56,575 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (rear of front to rear pipe) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres have slight cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 56,401 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (rear of front to rear pipe) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on inner faces (nearside and offside discs) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres have slight cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 52,640 miles

Front exhaust heat shield fastened to front pipe has a loose mounting

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at union with flexible hose has surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 52,591 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Front exhaust heat shield fastened to front pipe has a loose mounting

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at union with flexible hose has surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 52,465 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front exhaust heat shield fastened to front pipe has a loose mounting

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at union with flexible hose has surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 45,759 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 32,347 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 32,082 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 31,719 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 29,245 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 27,733 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 26,105 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 25,331 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 24,820 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 24,015 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 23,331 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 22,649 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 18 May 2012 22,649 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Jun 2011 21,638 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 20,226 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 18,499 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 16,374 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 16,374 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2007 13,103 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 13,103 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DS04 AOA is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 DS04 AOA, 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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DS04 AOA is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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