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EA04 AXW

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,765 mi
Last recorded107,765 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 AXW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 107,765 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 107,758 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 103,547 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 103,312 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

o/s/r brake pads nearing wear limit

Pass 20 Jan 2011 94,887 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 87,423 miles

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

both front tyres have slight cracking in the treads

Pass 30 Jan 2009 81,893 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 78,689 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 78,645 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

corrosion to rear brake discs.

severe oil leaks

Pass 26 Apr 2007 75,143 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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EA04 AXW is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EA04 AXW, 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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EA04 AXW is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 4 May 2004.

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